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US Carries Out Minor Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Talks Continue
The Guardian · 12 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Guardian
AI SUMMARY
The US military carried out limited strikes on an air defense system in Iran on Friday, while international mediators continue efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.
- The US military carried out a new round of limited strikes on Friday, targeting an air defense system in Iran.
- Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Donald Trump stated that the target was an anti-aircraft device that was destroyed in five to fifteen minutes.
- The US military previously reported defensive strikes on Monday on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam and in Bandar Abbas.
- Friday's strikes follow the Republican Party's setback in Tuesday's US midterm elections, which was partly influenced by voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war and elevated fuel prices.
- Trump insists that differences regarding Iran's nuclear program must be resolved as part of any deal to end the war.
- US Central Command announced a reward of up to $20m and possible relocation for information about Iran's nuclear program and associated personnel.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Friday regarding regional developments.
- Trump and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani held a phone call to discuss international efforts to de-escalate tensions and end the war.
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