US Strikes Iran as Trump Says ‘We Haven’t Been Fighting for Months’
Summary
A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the United States carried out defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranians allegedly used surface-to-air missiles against U.S. assets. President Donald Trump said the United States had not fought Iran for months, while Vice President JD Vance cited recent talks and expressed optimism about a negotiated settlement.Key Facts
- The U.S. official said the strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against U.S. assets.
- Iranian state television reported hearing explosions on Qeshm Island.
- Trump said the United States had not been fighting Iran for months and said, “We won.”
- Vance said the U.S. had held “a number of good conversations” with Iran and was optimistic about a negotiated settlement.
- Trump said he was not considering striking Iran after the midterm elections when asked by reporters.
- The White House said Trump had a wide range of options regarding Iran and would act to protect Americans.
- AAA reported the national average price of regular gasoline was $4.17 per gallon on Monday.
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