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US official says strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets
Quick Look
- The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, according to an anonymous US official speaking to the Associated Press.
- The strikes occurred on the eve of the US midterm elections, while Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The strikes occurred on the eve of crucial US midterm elections. Iran had announced a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States. Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
The United States has conducted strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official has told the Associated Press.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US targeted "Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets."
These strikes, of course, come on the eve of the crucial US midterm elections that we are covering from today.
Iran said Monday it had a two-day plan to reopen the strait and resume nuclear talks with the United States.
Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island.
Reporting with AP
It is the eve of the midterm elections, and earlier today we saw reports that the US has struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
We will keep you up to date on that and any other developments as Americans begin to head to the polls in what US President Donald Trump has described as the "most important in our lifetime".
That being said, we've still got a little while to go before the action begins — the first lots of polls will start opening about 10pm AEST on the east coast of the states.
If you'd like to find out more about how the midterms work, we've got an explainer covering all the basics.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran will respond militarily or diplomatically to the US strikes
Likely · Within days
The strikes will influence US midterm election discourse and voter sentiment
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific Iranian targets were struck?
- What was the extent of damage or casualties?
- How will Iran respond to the strikes?
- What is the status of the Strait of Hormuz following the strikes?
