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US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance Cites Diplomatic Optimism
US Central Command confirmed limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, which it called defensive, hours after JD Vance voiced optimism about diplomacy.
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The US launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island late Monday, confirmed by US Central Command and described as defensive action against missile batteries used against US aircraft. The strikes came hours after Vice-President JD Vance said diplomatic efforts were moving in the right direction, and on the eve of US midterms.
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