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US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms

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The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was defensive in nature, a U.S.…

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The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·

US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, ⁠according to reports in US media, hours after vice-president JD Vance said he was optimistic…

South China Morning PostLeft-CenterMixed·

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’

The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks with Tehran and mediators continue pushing for dialogue. Iran’s Qeshm Island was…

EuronewsLeft-CenterMostly Factual·

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections

The strikes on Iran come on the eve of US midterm elections, and just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.

ABC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·

US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials

Monday's U.S. airstrikes on Qeshm Island were in response to an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft, said one official.

Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·

Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz

Several explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Lengeh as US media report US military strikes in Hormuz.

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·

U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.

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Financial TimesLeast BiasedHigh·

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election

Oil price steady as Washington says attacks were defensive measure against Tehran’s potential use of surface-to-air missiles

CNBCLeast BiasedHigh·

U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran

U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.

BBC NewsLeast BiasedMostly Factual·

US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections

US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Sky NewsLeast BiasedHigh·

US carries out 'limited strikes' on Qeshm Island in Iran

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.

France 24Least BiasedHigh·

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks

The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out in recent weeks.

The HillLeast BiasedMostly Factual·

US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms

The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was defensive in nature, a U.S.…

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Daily MailRightMostly Factual·

Trump launches attack on Iran on eve of midterm elections... as it's revealed US has been secretly striking regime for weeks

Donald Trump has authorized defensive strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz just one day before the midterm elections.

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·

U.S. launches defensive strikes at Iranian targets

The U.S. military launched strikes at Iran after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.

Jerusalem PostRight-CenterMostly Factual·

US launches defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after attack on aircraft, official tells 'Post

Earlier on Monday, sounds of explosions on the island had been reported by Iranian state media outlet IRNA.

Washington ExaminerRight-CenterMostly Factual·

US says it conducted defensive strikes against Iran on eve of midterm elections

The U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night, marking the first attacks in two months on the eve of the midterm elections. U.S. forces targeted Qeshm Island, which is home to Tehran’s military infrastructure. The specific targets in the strikes were “Iranians using…

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·

US forces hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as part of a series of secret strikes: report

US forces reportedly launched a secret attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island Monday, the latest in a series of small-scale strikes aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz.

NewsNationRight-CenterHigh·

Sources: US forces struck Iran's Qeshm Island targets

A US official described the operation as a defensive measure against threats

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