US says it conducted defensive strikes against Iran on eve of midterm elections

The U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night, marking the first attacks in two months. These operations occurred on the eve of midterm elections, targeting Iranian military infrastructure on Qeshm Island and specific targets within the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the strikes specifically targeted Iranians utilizing surface-to-air missiles against U.S. assets. A U.S. official confirmed the actions, emphasizing the defensive nature of the military operations conducted against these Iranian targets.