US strikes Iranian island, officials say

The US carried out limited strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, three US officials told CBS News. One senior official said the strikes followed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard firing on an American aircraft.

Two US officials also told ABC News that the strikes were limited. One said they did not signal a resumption of major combat operations and that US forces had carried out other limited strikes in recent weeks. US Central Command did not respond to ABC’s requests for comment.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that five explosions were heard in quick succession on Qeshm, according to Iran International. IRNA said some residents had reported seeing two aircraft over the island. It is not clear whether the explosions were caused by the US strikes or whether there was any damage or casualties.

The strikes came on the eve of US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. The war began in February when the US and Israel attacked Iran.

President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday that he was “in no rush” to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran. Separately, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said talks through mediators including Qatar and Pakistan remained intensive.