After Iranian fire at U.S. aircraft, limited strikes hit targets near Strait of Hormuz
Reported by CBS News ·
Strikes near the strait
Three U.S. officials confirmed that the military launched limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official said the strikes hit targets on Qeshm Island. The official linked the action to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firing at an American aircraft.
Diplomacy and political timing
The strikes took place on the eve of Election Day. President Trump had floated restarting hostilities with Iran after the midterms. At the same time, U.S. and Qatari mediators were brokering talks on a deal between the United States and Iran.
Report and developing story
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the strikes on Monday. The report said the story was developing and would be updated.
Key points
- Three U.S. officials confirmed limited defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
- A senior U.S. official said the targets were on Qeshm Island.
- The strikes followed fire by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at an American aircraft.
- U.S. and Qatari mediators were brokering talks on a U.S.-Iran deal.