US LAUNCHES AIRSTRIKES ON IRAN IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ AHEAD OF MIDTERMS

What happened: The US carried out what appeared to be a limited strike on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday's US midterm elections, with explosions reported on Qeshm and Why it matters: The strike raises questions about what comes next as talks continue and regional allies pressure the US against resuming full-scale operations. Trump has alternated between threatening major strikes and pushing for a deal. Iran's security council head said the US response to Tehran's demands was not convincing and the strait won't reopen until the US addresses Iran's conditions. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The US carried out what appeared to be a limited strike on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday's US midterm elections, with explosions reported on Qeshm and

The strike raises questions about what comes next as talks continue and regional allies pressure the US against resuming full-scale operations. Trump has alternated between threatening major strikes and pushing for a deal. Iran's security council head said the US response to Tehran's demands was not convincing and the strait won't reopen until the US addresses Iran's conditions.