U.S. strikes on Iranian air defenses near the Strait of Hormuz have resumed after the midterms. Some analysts see a shaping operation; Trump says talks are progressing.
President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that U.S. forces carried out "minor" strikes on Friday night that destroyed an Iranian air-defense system on Qeshm Island, saying it was taken out "in about 15 minutes, maybe five." Iranian state media reported that two missiles hit the Suza area of the island.
The strikes followed what the U.S. described as defensive strikes on Monday, when explosions were reported on Qeshm, Hengam Island and near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media reported further explosions on Qeshm overnight Saturday. The renewed activity comes after a lull in U.S. strikes in the run-up to the midterms.
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