U.S. strikes Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday midterms
Summary
The United States struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz hours before U.S. midterm elections, according to a U.S. official. The limited strike came amid negotiations to end the war, while Iran said it would not reopen the strait until the United States met its conditions.Key Facts
- Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm and Hengam islands and near Bandar Abbas.
- A U.S. official said the strikes targeted Iranians who were using surface-to-air missiles against U.S. forces in the strait.
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said the strait would remain closed until the United States addressed Iran's conditions.
- Iran has offered to reopen the strait and resume nuclear talks if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
- Vice President JD Vance said he and President Donald Trump felt positive about the chances of reaching a negotiated settlement.
- Regional officials and another person briefed on a call said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Trump to launch another wave of strikes after the elections.
- Mediators are working on a framework under which Iran would stop attacks in the strait in exchange for the United States lifting its blockade.
- The United States has thousands of troops in waters near Iran, and another aircraft carrier and additional troops are headed to the Middle East.
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