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U.S. carries out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The U.S. carried out limited airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday, according to reporting published Tuesday. U.S. officials described the attacks as limited and defensive. The strikes came as the two countries faced uncertain ceasefire negotiations and despite President Donald Trump saying he did not plan to attack Iran after the midterm elections.

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