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US strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz on eve of midterm elections
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On the eve of the US midterm elections, the United States carried out strikes on several Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a government official cited by AP. The official said Iranian units targeted had used surface-to-air missiles against US facilities. Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island. The strikes appeared limited and did not suggest a full resumption of hostilities. President Donald Trump had previously said he would not order attacks on Iran before the elections. Vice President JD Vance said Monday he had discussed Iran talks with Trump, expressing confidence about prospects for a negotiated solution. The unpopular Iran war and its effects on gasoline prices and other economic sectors are seen as a weak point for Republicans as they seek to defend their congressional majorities.
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A cargo ship sails through the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz. Source: Altaf Qadri/AP/dpa
On the eve of the important US midterm elections, the United States targeted several Iranian units in the Strait of Hormuz — despite President Trump having previously stated that he would refrain from such plans.
US Strikes Iranian Targets
According to a government official, the US carried out strikes on several Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. The targets were Iranian units that had used surface-to-air missiles against US facilities, the official told the Associated Press. Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
The strikes appeared limited and did not suggest a full resumption of hostilities. They took place on the eve of the important US midterm elections. US President Donald Trump had previously stated that he did not want to order attacks on Iran before the elections.
Vance Expresses Confidence in Diplomatic Solution
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he had spoken with Trump about the talks with Iran. "The president and I are both fairly confident about the prospects for a possible negotiated solution," he said.
Iran War a Vulnerability for Republicans
The unpopular Iran war and its consequences for gasoline prices and other economic sectors are considered a weak point for Republicans in their efforts to defend their majorities in Congress.
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