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US Strikes Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections as Tensions Rise Over Strait of Hormuz

The United States has carried out fresh military strikes against Iranian targets near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, just hours before Americans head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. The operation has raised fresh concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict, despite President Donald Trump’s claims that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran could still produce an agreement.

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