US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island after Trump says deal with Tehran 'could happen'

The US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island amid a series of limited military attacks that Washington has reportedly carried out against Tehran in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The development comes as US President Donald Trump indicated that a deal with Tehran remained possible, even as questions persisted over whether Washington would resume military action against Iran.

The reported attack followed several explosions on the island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, the Journal quoted Iranian state media outlet IRNA as saying.

The Wall Street Journal said the recent US strikes were deliberately kept limited in scale and under wraps to avoid signalling a return to a broader military campaign against Iran.

The US has not commented on the development.

Asked on Monday whether he was considering striking Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump said, “no”. - Ends