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 on the eve of the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night.
- Strikes targeted Qeshm Island, Iran's military infrastructure.
- Targets were Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against U.S. assets.
- These are the first attacks in two months.
- Attacks were limited and do not mark a return to war.