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US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections

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The United States carried out strikes against Iran ahead of the US midterm elections, while five explosions were reported on an Iranian island. Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported the explosions on Monday, according to Premium Times.

The United States attacked Iran ahead of the US midterm elections, with five explosions reported on Monday on an Iranian island. Iranian state broadcaster IRNA reported the explosions, according to Premium Times.

The announcement came after US President Donald Trump said on 2 November that operations against Iranian leaders were being suspended. It also followed US confirmation on 3 November of strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, as American voters cast ballots to renew part of Congress.

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