The US military has quietly carried out small-scale strikes on Iran in recent weeks, targeting missile launchers and other military equipment while avoiding casualties. According to reports, senior Trump administration officials agreed to keep the attacks out of the public spotlight due to concerns that acknowledging the continued military operations would hurt Republicans in the midterm elections. Vice President J. Dee Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among those involved in the discussions, and Trump reportedly approved the approach. Source: WSJ.