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US strikes Iran before US midterms
US launches drone strikes on Iran hours before US midterms.
In brief
US launches drone strikes on Iran hours before US midterms. US targeted Iranian military sites on Qeshm Island ahead of US midterm elections. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
US strikes Iran
US launched strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz hours before US midterms.
Iranian state media reports
Iranian state media, IRNA, reported five explosions on the island on Monday.
IRGC claims drone downing
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it brought down two US MQM-170 drones and a US MQ-9 drone.
Trump’s statement
US President Donald Trump told reporters he was in 'no rush' to ramp up strikes on Iran.
Strait of Hormuz closed
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to US-Iran military actions.
Midterm elections impact
Millions of Americans will vote for lawmakers to determine if Trump’s party controls US Congress.
What to remember
US targeted Iranian military sites on Qeshm Island ahead of US midterm elections.
