US Conducts Defensive Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
Explosions reported on Qeshm Island as US avoids public announcements amid midterm elections and fluctuating oil prices.
Sarah Connor
The US has conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has avoided publicly announcing these attacks. This strategy signals Washington is not looking to restart large-scale operations.
These strikes have been carried out secretly for weeks. Officials confirmed the strikes aimed to stop Iran from attacking allied ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The recent strikes operate on a smaller scale. The Trump administration purposefully kept them secret.
The US has targeted Qeshm Island multiple times throughout the war. The conflict began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February.
Oil prices have dropped amid hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war. US Vice-President JD Vance stated he was optimistic about securing a deal with Iran.
US midterm elections are approaching, which will determine control of Congress. Mounting speculation suggests the US may resume significant strikes in Iran again after the midterms.
Donald Trump stated he had not considered resuming strikes on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. However, Trump also claimed the US might need to go after Pickaxe, a site linked to Iran's nuclear program.