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Is the US quietly striking Iran again, the day before the midterms?
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Late Monday, explosions were reported near Bandar Lengeh, a port on Iran's southern coast, and on Qeshm, an island off the Strait of Hormuz.
Bandar Lengeh and Qeshm
Iran's state news agency IRNA said 5 blasts came in quick succession, some apparently inside the island, and no cause has been confirmed.
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After more than 8 months of war, a US official says the strikes were defensive, against Iranian missiles aimed at US assets. Trump had said no new strikes would come before the midterms.
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Trump has said he may resume bombing after the midterm vote. Vance says he and Trump are fairly optimistic about a negotiated deal, and Iran's Baghaei says the ball is in Washington's court. Qeshm, which hosts an underground missile depot, has been hit by US strikes since the war began.
Bandar Lengeh and Qeshm
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