U.S. Launches Restrained Attacks on Iran’s Qeshm IslandIran Strikes Put Trump’s Election-Eve Promise Under ScrutinyU.S. Acts to Protect Forces as Iran Targets Aircraft
The U.S. military struck Iranian targets on Qeshm Island on November 2, with officials describing the operation as defensive and limited. The strikes came a day before U.S. midterm elections as Washington and Tehran pursued diplomacy.U.S. forces struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on November 2, one day before midterm elections, despite Trump previously saying attacks would wait until after the vote. Officials called the action defensive as diplomatic efforts continued.U.S. forces struck a missile launcher on Iran’s Qeshm Island on November 2 after Iranian forces targeted American aircraft, officials said. The administration said the limited action was defensive as it continued seeking a deal with Tehran.