US Carries Out Limited Strikes on Iran's Air Defenses
The US military struck Iranian air defenses on Friday, President Donald Trump said. Iranian state media reported two explosions on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump called the strikes minor and said the target fell within minutes.
Iran's army said it shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm.
US forces also struck the area Monday in what officials called defensive strikes.
$20 million reward offered by CENTCOM for information on Iran's nuclear program.
Why it matters: The strikes came days after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress. Voter frustration over the war and fuel prices contributed to that result.
Trump has alternated between threatening to destroy Iran and saying a deal is near.
440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% is held by Iran, the IAEA says.
What’s next: Qatar's bridge plan would have the US lift its blockade and release some frozen Iranian funds. Iran would admit IAEA inspectors and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran demands sanctions relief and war compensation before nuclear talks.
Qatar's foreign ministry rejected reports that the US-Iran talks have failed.
Will Iran accept the Qatari bridge proposal without US concessions first?
Will the new Democratic-led Congress try to constrain the war?
Will Trump order the resumption of major combat operations?
