US Strikes Iran as Trump and Vance Tout Prospects for a DealA Secret Strike Undercuts Trump’s Iran DiplomacyTrump Keeps Pressure on Iran While Pursuing a Deal
On November 2, the US reportedly struck Iranian targets on Qeshm Island as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance voiced optimism about negotiations, one day before US midterm elections.On November 2, the US reportedly struck Qeshm Island even as Trump and JD Vance promoted the prospect of a deal, ahead of midterm elections shaped by war-related fuel costs.On November 2, the US reportedly launched a limited defensive strike on Qeshm Island as Trump and JD Vance said negotiations with Iran could produce a settlement before the midterms.