US carries out another round of ‘minor’ strikes on Iran, Trump says
The president’s announcement comes days after an earlier attack on Iran was made public, and as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have accelerated
TL;DR
- US military carried out new limited strikes on an Iranian air defense system.
- Donald Trump described the strikes as 'minor'.
- Explosions were reported in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, Iran.
- These strikes occurred after the Republican party's setbacks in the US midterm elections.
- US Central Command is offering up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program.
- Diplomatic efforts, with Qatar mediating, are ongoing to ease tensions.
- The US defense secretary spoke with his Qatari counterpart about regional developments.