US official reports strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
Conflict · First reported 3 Nov, 02:26 · Updated 02:52
A US official said the United States struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island. The strikes were described as apparently limited and came on the eve of US midterm elections.
- A US official said US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
- The official said the targets were Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets; the official was not authorised to comment publicly and spoke anonymously.
- The report characterized the strikes as appearing limited and said they came on the eve of US midterm elections.
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- Reported action
- A US official said the United States struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Reported explosions
- Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
- Official's account
- The official said the targets were Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets.
- Timing
- The strikes came on the eve of the US midterm elections.
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- An earlier Lux story reported that US officials described strikes on Qeshm Island as defensive and limited, while Iranian media reported explosions there; it also noted discussion of a negotiated settlement. [dc7b6a0e-cfef-41c2-8b33-9f229a6e84f9]
- Another earlier Lux story said Trump had described a possible Iran deal and reported ongoing talks, including Qatari mediators awaiting responses from both countries. [d8116e2c-d381-4ba1-a85b-d419a4746456]
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