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US Strikes Iranian Island As Trump Downplays Prospect Of New War

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WASHINGTON -- The United States struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on November 2, US officials confirmed, in the latest in a series of previously undisclosed military operations against Iran that have continued even as President Donald Trump plays down the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting.

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Neutral

US officials confirmed that the United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on November 2. This action was part of a series of previously undisclosed military operations against Iran. The strikes occurred hours before the November 3 US midterm elections, while President Donald Trump publicly downplayed the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting.

Iranian official

US officials confirmed that the United States struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on November 2, an act that constitutes a direct violation of national sovereignty. This military operation is the latest in a series of previously undisclosed attacks against Iran, occurring just hours before the November 3 US midterm elections.

Western

US officials confirmed that American forces struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on November 2, marking the latest in a series of previously undisclosed military operations. These actions occurred just hours before the November 3 midterm elections, continuing even as President Trump publicly downplayed the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting.

Gulf Arab

US officials confirmed that the United States struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on November 2, marking the latest in a series of previously undisclosed military operations. These actions occurred just hours before the November 3 US midterm elections, even as President Donald Trump publicly played down the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting.

Global South

US officials confirmed strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on November 2, part of a series of previously undisclosed military operations. These actions occurred just hours before the November 3 US midterm elections, even as President Trump publicly downplayed the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting.

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  • Alex RaufogluBy Alex Raufoglu

    WASHINGTON -- The United States struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on November 2, US officials confirmed, in the latest in a series of previously undisclosed military operations against Iran that have continued even as President Donald Trump plays down the prospect of renewed l…

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