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US Strikes Iranian Island As Trump Downplays Prospect Of Renewed Conflict

Headline from RFE/RL · First reported Nov 2, 9:15 PM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 4:46 AM ET · 2 sources, 2 articles

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The United States has struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island in a series of previously undisclosed attacks. The strike, conducted on the eve of the US midterm elections, was carried out even as President Donald Trump played down the prospect of renewed war and signals hope for a diplomatic deal.

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