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US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island Even as Trump Rules Out Renewed War

The attack was ​the latest in a series of limited strikes ​carried out by Washington in recent weeks

WASHINGTON: The United States ‌struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing US officials.

The reporting follows several ​explosions on the island, which is situated ​on the Strait of Hormuz, according ⁠to state media outlet IRNA.
The attack was ​the latest in a series of limited strikes ​carried out by Washington in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal said.
It added that strikes have been ​carried out on a smaller scale ​and purposefully kept secret so as not to signal ‌any ⁠intent of resuming its major military campaign against Iran.
The US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier on ​Monday, US ​President Donald Trumpraised ⁠doubts about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption ​of military strikes against Iran and ​said ⁠a deal with Tehran could happen.
Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran ⁠after ​Tuesday's midterm elections, Trump replied "no."
Washington ​and Tehran have been at war since February 28.


( Source : Reuters )
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