US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
<p>Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms</p><p>The US launched limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance said he was optimistic diplomatic efforts to end the war were moving in