# US strikes Iran before US midterms

> US launches drone strikes on Iran hours before US midterms.
- Title: US strikes Iran before US midterms · Premium Times Nigeria
- Summary: US launches drone strikes on Iran hours before US midterms. US targeted Iranian military sites on Qeshm Island ahead of US midterm elections.
- Keywords: iran, midterm elections, qeshm island, strait of hormuz, iranian revolutionary guards corps, us drone strikes, us president trump, iranian state media, news, politics, strikes, midterms
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/foreign/922285-us-attacks-iran-ahead-of-americas-midterm-elections.html
- Author: Beloved John
- Published: 2026-11-03T05:56:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, iran, midterm elections, qeshm island, strait of hormuz, iranian revolutionary guards corps, us drone strikes, us president trump, iranian state media, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US targeted Iranian military sites on Qeshm Island ahead of US midterm elections.