US reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump cites progress in talks

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US reportedly strikes Qeshm Island as Trump cites progress in talks

The US reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, described as the latest in a series of limited strikes carried out secretly in recent weeks, while President Trump signalled progress in talks to end the eight-month conflict. Iran says it is in intensive indirect talks with Washington and that the ball is in the US court, and Vice President Vance reportedly sees progress. Iran's IRGC said two tankers hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fell more than 6.5% on Monday to as low as $105.55 on hopes of a breakthrough.

• Iran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement.
• Iran says it has a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, while Netanyahu says he wants to "finish the job".
• Trump repeated at a Sunday rally that he might resume strikes, and Iran warned a renewed war could outlast the last one and have no geographic limits.
• Gulf states fear renewed US attacks after Tuesday's US midterms.