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US STRUCK IRAN QESHM ISLAND , WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTS

US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island reported by Wall Street Journal signals geopolitical escalation.

What happened: The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report follows explosions on the island, which sits on the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA. Why it matters: The Journal said the strike was the latest in a series of limited US strikes kept secret so as not to signal intent to resume a major military campaign. Earlier Monday, Trump raised doubts about resuming strikes and said a deal with Tehran could happen. Key numbers: Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h
The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report follows explosions on the island, which sits on the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA.
The Journal said the strike was the latest in a series of limited US strikes kept secret so as not to signal intent to resume a major military campaign. Earlier Monday, Trump raised doubts about resuming strikes and said a deal with Tehran could happen. Key numbers: Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February.
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