US strikes on Iran, November 2026
On November 2, 2026, US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, including on Qeshm Island, and Trump administration officials discussed further strikes after the midterm elections.
Since 2026-10-30 · 50 articles and posts from 23 sources: US outlets 19 · International 3 · Wire services 1
What happened
- Reports on October 30 said CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on options for renewed strikes on Iran, and that the US and Israel had drawn up joint plans for after the November 3 midterms. The same reports said the US had warned Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense campaign. Al Jazeera (state-funded), NewsNation
- Vice President Vance sent a letter, delivered through Qatari mediators on Sunday October 25, to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei proposing talks. Trump said the letter was about medical supplies, while the NYT and Axios reported it put Iran's nuclear program on the table. CBS News
- Around October 30, Iran said tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM said more than 3,000 commercial ships had passed through over six months. UKMTO data cited by The Daily Beast showed at least 25 ships hit that month. CBS News, The Daily Beast
- On October 31, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei met the top military commanders and ordered an immediate response 'without geographical limitations' to any renewed attack, and an updated target list. Iranian officials said this came alongside continued talks with mediators. Axios, Bloomberg
- Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran had studied Vance's letter and called it 'a positive step,' and said a Qatari-mediated plan could shorten reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to two days. Iran's conditions included lifting sanctions and the US naval blockade. Straight Arrow News, Washington Examiner
- On October 31 and November 1, Axios and the Wall Street Journal reported that Netanyahu pressed Trump on a call to strike right after the midterms, while Trump wanted to let negotiations play out. Trump told reporters he was 'not in that much of a hurry' but that sites such as Pickaxe Mountain could be hit quickly. Axios, Washington Examiner
- On the night of November 2, the US struck Qeshm Island. US officials called it a limited, defensive response to Iranian surface-to-air missiles fired at US assets, not a return to major combat, and said the strikes were not publicly announced. Iran's deputy foreign minister said Iran retained 'the right to legitimate self-defense.' NBC News, Common Dreams
- With the midterms on November 3, polls showed the war and gasoline prices weighing on Republicans, and Sen. Chris Murphy called the briefed post-election plan 'insane.' Others argued Congress could use December funding deadlines to constrain the war. The Daily Caller, Common Dreams
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Preparing for war while keeping talks open
This telling says Washington is on two tracks at once: briefings, troop and carrier movements and strike options on one side, and the Vance letter and Qatari mediation on the other. It stresses that the outcome depends on Trump's decision after the midterms and on competing advice around him.
“Essentially, Washington is preparing for war while keeping a diplomatic channel open.”Al Jazeera (state-funded)
“Trump is pursuing dual tracks — trying to reach a deal to restart peace talks while also preparing for a possible resumption of major combat operations”Axios
“President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether to resume strikes”NewsNation
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- The dual track of strike planning and diplomacy
🔒 An administration that is winning and negotiating from strength
🔒 An unpopular, escalating war and its costs
🔒 Iranian deterrence and conditions for peace
🔒 The Strait of Hormuz as the contested front
🔒 Limited defensive strikes, kept quiet before the vote
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RedState · Loose Lips Sink Ships: Chris Murphy Claims He's Been Briefed on Trump Iran Plan, and It's 'Insane' original ↗
Shows: A man in a gray suit, light blue shirt, and dark tie speaks with his mouth open into a microphone.
Caption: “AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib”
CBS News · Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz original ↗
Shows: A dark silhouetted cargo ship sits on water at dusk under a pink and purple sky.
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer? original ↗
Shows: A man in a dark suit and red tie speaks at a wooden podium with microphones.
Caption: “United States Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media, after the US and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit, at Burgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne near Stansstad, Switzerland, on June 22, 2026 [File: Nathan Howard/Getty]”
The Daily Beast · Report Raises Concerns Over Potential Trump Strikes on Iran After Midterms original ↗
Shows: A close-up of a man with light blond hair, mouth open mid-speech, wearing a dark suit, white shirt.
Breitbart · Vance: 'I Promise You that Donald Trump Is Not Going to Let Iran Become a Forever War' original ↗
Shows: A close-up of a man with short brown hair and a beard.
Caption: “JD Vance on FNC, 10/29/2026” Photo: (Screenshot/FNC)
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The Daily Caller · Senator Reveals Secretive Iran War Briefing, Warns Of ‘Devastating Escalation’ original ↗
Caption: “(Photo by David Swanson / AFP via Getty Images)”
NewsNation · What Trump's rare military briefing could signal for Iran original ↗
Shows: A man in a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie stands beside a flag with red.
Slate · Trump Keeps Hinting That the Iran War Is About to Heat Up Again original ↗
Shows: A man in a dark suit and patterned tie points toward the viewer.
Photo: illustration by Slate. Photos by Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images and Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images.
Axios · Iran's supreme leader orders "maximum" response to any U.S. attack original ↗
Shows: A banner with a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in glasses and a turban hangs on the left.
Caption: “A delivery person rides a motorcycle near an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images” Photo: Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace original ↗
Caption: “A woman walks past a banner depicting the portraits of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, left, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, centre, and slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, in Tehran on October 21, 2026 [AFP]”
The Hill · Iran's Supreme Leader threatens US with response if strikes are launched after midterms original ↗
Washington Examiner · Iranian supreme leader vows ‘unrestricted response’ to any US or Israeli strikes original ↗
Caption: “Ruhollah Khomeini, Ali Khamenei, and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, June 4, 2026. (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Getty)”
The Daily Beast · Report: Trump Weighs Post-Election Strikes on Iran original ↗
Shows: A close-up of a man's face with pursed lips and squinting eyes.
RedState · Report: Iran's Supreme Leader Issues Warning to US in Meeting With Top Military Chiefs original ↗
Shows: Large groups of uniformed men in green and camouflage kneel and stand in a plaza, hands on chests.
Caption: “AP Photo/Vahid Salemi”
Straight Arrow News · US attacks on Iran will be met with ‘impactful,’ ‘geographically unrestricted’ response: Supreme Leader original ↗
Shows: Two framed portrait posters of bearded men are taped to a metal fence.
Caption: “Image credit: AP Photo/Vahid Salemi” Photo: AP Photo/Vahid Salemi
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump says conflict will end soon original ↗
Shows: Two older men sit at a table; the left man wears a dark green military-style uniform with gold shoulder insignia.
Caption: “Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz”
Bloomberg · Iran’s Khamenei Orders Military to Expand US Retaliation Plans original ↗
Caption: “Iranian Army servicemen in front of a portrait of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during the opening ceremony of a military training camp in Tehran.” Photo: grapher: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Breitbart · Iran Threatens ‘Earth-Shattering Blow,’ Vows ‘Red Lines Are a Thing of the Past’ -- Trump Weighs New Strikes original ↗
Caption: “TEHRAN, IRAN - JULY 5: A woman holds a portrait of Iran's slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in front of a large banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump with a target on his head, during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla on July 5, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Khamenei and members of his family were killed on February 28 during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the war, bringing an end to his 36-year rule over Iran. A multi-city state funeral will be held over six days before his body is laid to rest on July 9, in his hometown of Mashhad, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)” Photo: Majid Saeedi/Getty
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Mediators continue US-Iran negotiations amid war rhetoric: What we know original ↗
Caption: “Iranian people walk past a billboard depicting the Iranian national flag in a street of Tehran [File: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA]”
Common Dreams · As Trump Renews Iran Threats, Dems Reminded They Can 'Block War Funding' Regardless of Election Outcome original ↗
Shows: A bearded man in a navy suit and gray tie gestures while speaking.
Washington Examiner · Trump on Iran negotiations: ‘We’re not in that much of a hurry’ original ↗
Shows: Two smiling men in dark suits shake hands in front of a blue backdrop.
Caption: “President Donald Trump greets Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a campaign rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)”
Semafor · Israel, Iran ramp up war rhetoric, as prospect of open conflict looms original ↗
Caption: “Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters”
WRAL · US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says original ↗
Shows: Two printed portraits of bearded men are taped to a dark fence of metal poles.
Caption: “Posters of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, center, and his father, the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are seen alongside dried flowers on a barricade placed on the street leading to their residence compound where the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the U.S. and Israel strike on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)”
Semafor · Gulf states united in call for diplomacy to end war original ↗
Shows: Aerial view of an industrial facility with rows of white storage tanks, roads, and a waterfront.
Caption: “A satellite image taken on March 5, 2026, at the UAE port of Fujairah after an attack. Pleiades Airbus DS 2026/ Handout via Reuters”
Deutsche Welle · Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war original ↗
Shows: Silhouetted men in dark suits stand under a cloudy sky as microphones are held toward them from the left.
Caption: “The Reuters news agency cited three senior Iranian officials and an additional source as saying that Iran has deliberately prolonged talks to weaken Trump politically” Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP
Axios · Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on bombing Iran again original ↗
Shows: A man in a dark navy suit, white shirt.
Caption: “President Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Saturday. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images” Photo: Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon original ↗
Shows: A uniformed man in a green beret aims a rifle; rows of rifles lie on a wooden table.
Caption: “How will Iran war shape the outcome of the US midterm vote?”
Bloomberg · Gulf States Push for US-Iran Diplomatic Off-Ramp original ↗
Shows: A man in a suit and blue tie stands at a microphone beside a green, white and red flag.
NBC News · U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials say original ↗
Shows: An aerial satellite view shows a long, elongated arid island with tan terrain, surrounded by blue water.
Caption: “Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has routinely targeted and shot at U.S. manned and unmanned aircraft over the Strait of Hormuz and in the area over the past few weeks, a U.S. official said. Gallo Images via Getty”
The Hill · US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms original ↗
Shows: A large tanker ship with white superstructure sits on hazy water.
Breitbart · Trump: Iran Wants Settlement ‘as Soon as Possible’ — Says Deal ‘Could Happen’ original ↗
Caption: “President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation, Friday, July 24, 2026, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)” Photo: Official White House Photo by Molly Riley via Flickr
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz original ↗
Shows: Satellite view of a long, arid island with tan desert terrain surrounded by dark blue sea.
Caption: “Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm Island amid fears of renewed war”
CBS News · U.S. strikes Iranian targets original ↗
Shows: A man with light blond hair in a dark suit, white shirt.
The Guardian (US) · US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal original ↗
Shows: Aerial view of turquoise water winding through a branching delta and brown arid mountains under a hazy blue sky.
Caption: “An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Nicolas Economou/Reuters”
Breitbart · U.S. Conducts ‘Defensive’ Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz original ↗
Shows: A large cargo ship with red cranes sits on hazy grey water.
Caption: “A boat floats as commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)” Photo: Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP
UPI · Reports: U.S. attacks Iran's Qeshm Island original ↗
Caption: “The U.S. military on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo”
Common Dreams · 'Deeply Alarming': Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran's Qeshm Island original ↗
Shows: Two men stand side by side.
NewsNation · US and Iran are far from reaching a deal, Iranian official says original ↗
Caption: “TEHRAN, IRAN – SEPTEMBER 14: Daily life continues in Tehran, capital of Iran, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, under the impact of US sanctions, on September 14, 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran has entered a ‘much more dangerous phase’ in terms of economic pressure following the war with the United States and Israel. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images)”
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest original ↗
Shows: Several wooden boats with blue-painted upper decks sit moored on calm water.
Caption: “Fishing boats sit idle in the Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, Iran [File: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images]”
RedState · Iran Reportedly Fires on US Aircraft, Trump Responds With Strikes on Qeshm Island original ↗
Shows: Two gray fighter jets fly side by side over a tan desert landscape, each carrying external munitions under the wings.
Caption: “US Central Command / @CENTCOM”
Straight Arrow News · US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump weighs deal, threatens further strikes original ↗
Shows: Night sky glows orange over dark rooftops; a small bright object hovers above, and a sign reads 'QESHM ISLAND'.
Caption: “Image credit: Social Media via Reuters” Photo: Social Media via Reuters
The Daily Caller · US Strikes Island In Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Continues Touting Negotiations original ↗
Shows: Two tan missiles angle upward against a white sky.
MinnPost · It’s unclear what the U.S. would accomplish by bombing Iran again original ↗
Shows: Several men crouch and lift a large concrete slab among rubble, while others stand around broken walls, a black bucket.
Caption: “FILE.- Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a primary school in Minab, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.” Photo: Abbas Zakeri/Mehr News Agency via AP, File
The Daily Wire · U.S. Hits Iran With New ‘Defensive’ Strike On Eve Of Midterms original ↗
Shows: A collage with red 'Live Blog' text; a man in a suit and tie stands center.
All the coverage, by day
Every article and post we read (50)
2026-10-30
RedState · Loose Lips Sink Ships: Chris Murphy Claims He's Been Briefed on Trump Iran Plan, and It's 'Insane' original ↗
CBS News · Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer? original ↗
The Daily Beast · Report Raises Concerns Over Potential Trump Strikes on Iran After Midterms original ↗
Breitbart · Vance: 'I Promise You that Donald Trump Is Not Going to Let Iran Become a Forever War' original ↗
The Daily Caller · Senator Reveals Secretive Iran War Briefing, Warns Of ‘Devastating Escalation’ original ↗
NewsNation · What Trump's rare military briefing could signal for Iran original ↗
Slate · Trump Keeps Hinting That the Iran War Is About to Heat Up Again original ↗
2026-10-31
The Hill · Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' original ↗
Axios · Iran's supreme leader orders "maximum" response to any U.S. attack original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace original ↗
The Hill · Iran's Supreme Leader threatens US with response if strikes are launched after midterms original ↗
Washington Examiner · Iranian supreme leader vows ‘unrestricted response’ to any US or Israeli strikes original ↗
The Daily Beast · Report: Trump Weighs Post-Election Strikes on Iran original ↗
RedState · Report: Iran's Supreme Leader Issues Warning to US in Meeting With Top Military Chiefs original ↗
NewsNation · Iran's Supreme Leader threatens US with response if strikes are launched after midterms original ↗ · ran The Hill’s copy, counted once
Straight Arrow News · US attacks on Iran will be met with ‘impactful,’ ‘geographically unrestricted’ response: Supreme Leader original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump says conflict will end soon original ↗
Bloomberg · Iran’s Khamenei Orders Military to Expand US Retaliation Plans original ↗
2026-11-01
Breitbart · Iran Threatens ‘Earth-Shattering Blow,’ Vows ‘Red Lines Are a Thing of the Past’ -- Trump Weighs New Strikes original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Mediators continue US-Iran negotiations amid war rhetoric: What we know original ↗
Common Dreams · As Trump Renews Iran Threats, Dems Reminded They Can 'Block War Funding' Regardless of Election Outcome original ↗
Axios · Trump has frank call with Netanyahu about next move in Iran war original ↗
Washington Examiner · Trump on Iran negotiations: ‘We’re not in that much of a hurry’ original ↗
Semafor · Israel, Iran ramp up war rhetoric, as prospect of open conflict looms original ↗
Semafor · FT: Netanyahu pushing the US to bomb Iran before elections original ↗ · ran Semafor’s copy, counted once
2026-11-02
WRAL · US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says original ↗
Semafor · Gulf states united in call for diplomacy to end war original ↗
Deutsche Welle · Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war original ↗
Anchorage Daily News · Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after the midterms, officials say original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
Axios · Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on bombing Iran again original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon original ↗
Bloomberg · Gulf States Push for US-Iran Diplomatic Off-Ramp original ↗
KCCI · Middle East on edge as fears mount that war in Iran could restart after the midterms original ↗
2026-11-03
NBC News · U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials say original ↗
Washington Times · U.S. conducts defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
The Hill · US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms original ↗
Breitbart · Trump: Iran Wants Settlement ‘as Soon as Possible’ — Says Deal ‘Could Happen’ original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz original ↗
Anchorage Daily News · U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, official says original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
Minnesota Star Tribune · US has conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
KSTP · US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
CBS News · U.S. strikes Iranian targets original ↗
The Guardian (US) · US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal original ↗
Breitbart · U.S. Conducts ‘Defensive’ Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz original ↗
UPI · Reports: U.S. attacks Iran's Qeshm Island original ↗
Common Dreams · 'Deeply Alarming': Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran's Qeshm Island original ↗
Semafor · Trump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike original ↗ · ran Semafor’s copy, counted once
NewsNation · US and Iran are far from reaching a deal, Iranian official says original ↗
Al Jazeera (state-funded) · US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest original ↗
The Hill · Trump mulls Iran strikes after midterms, as mediators push for peace deal original ↗
RedState · Iran Reportedly Fires on US Aircraft, Trump Responds With Strikes on Qeshm Island original ↗
Straight Arrow News · US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump weighs deal, threatens further strikes original ↗
The Daily Caller · US Strikes Island In Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Continues Touting Negotiations original ↗
MinnPost · It’s unclear what the U.S. would accomplish by bombing Iran again original ↗
KCCI · US conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says original ↗ · ran WRAL’s copy, counted once
The Daily Wire · U.S. Hits Iran With New ‘Defensive’ Strike On Eve Of Midterms original ↗
Bloomberg · US, Iran Weigh Mediators’ Proposals Amid Limited Airstrikes original ↗
KCCI · US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says original ↗
How we found the coverage
From our feeds: RedState, CBS News, Al Jazeera (state-funded), The Daily Beast, Breitbart, The Daily Caller, NewsNation, Slate, The Hill, Axios, Washington Examiner, Straight Arrow News, Bloomberg, Common Dreams, Semafor, WRAL, Deutsche Welle, KCCI, NBC News, The Guardian (US), UPI, MinnPost, The Daily Wire.
Each item was kept only after a check that it is about this story. Wire copies that other outlets ran word for word are named and counted once. Sources are grouped by kind (US outlets, international outlets, wire services, the US government, state media), not by any rating of the outlets. State media are outlets a government owns or editorially controls, as Wikipedia’s article on each describes it. The summary and the descriptions of each telling are written by AI from the coverage; every quote is checked against the source’s own words. A source’s name and each article’s title link to our analysis of it where we have one; “original ↗” opens the publisher’s page.
Coverage we couldn’t read
Al Jazeera (state-funded) (2 articles): the site refused our request. Senators briefed on Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to restart war on Iran · Senators briefed on Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to restart war on Iran
Al Jazeera (state-funded) (4 articles): only the opening was available (a paywall, or a page we couldn’t read in full). Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz · What we know about latest efforts to end US war on Iran · Trump at Halloween party ‘as himself’ says he’s ‘in no hurry’ with Iran · US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
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