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The U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night, marking the first attacks in two months on the eve of the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night.
- Strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against U.S. assets on Qeshm Island.
- These were the first attacks in two months.
- The operation occurred on the eve of the midterm elections.
- President Trump suggested that further strikes on remaining Iranian infrastructure are possible after the elections.
- Potential targets mentioned include Pickaxe Mountain, where advanced centrifuges and enriched uranium are believed to be located.