On the eve of the elections - US attacks Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz

The US has carried out strikes on several Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a government official. Iranian units that had used surface-to-air missiles against US facilities were targeted, the representative told the AP news agency. Iranian state television reported explosions on the island of Keshm.

The attacks appeared to be limited and did not indicate a full resumption of fighting. They came on the eve of the important midterm elections in the USA. US President Donald Trump had previously stated that he would not order any attacks on Iran before the elections.