US attacks Iran's Qashm Island as Donald Trump downplays war risks. The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes that Washington has quietly launched across the country in recent weeks as the US president raised the possibility of a diplomatic deal. Iranian state broadcaster the Iranian Broadcasting Authority, quoting a representative of the Hormozgan district, reported that the United States also attacked two fishing vessels near Kashem Island. The Revolutionary Guards said they shot down two American drones south of Kesham Island, Tasnim reported. The attack followed Trump's statements in which he downplayed the likelihood of renewed war with Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. Donald Trump has previously threatened new attacks on Iran if the parties do not reach an agreement. During the negotiations, Iran agreed to reduce the implementation period of the plan to open the Strait of Hormuz to two days, said the country's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi. Iran later threatened to hit American bases in Europe in the event of a new US attack. Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei ordered commanders to prepare for immediate counterattacks. More IZ RU news in max.

US attacks Iran's Qashm Island as Donald Trump downplays war risks. The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes that Washington has quietly launched across the country in recent weeks as the US president raised the possibility of a diplomatic deal. Iranian state broadcaster the Iranian Broadcasting Authority, quoting a representative of the Hormozgan district, reported that the United States also attacked two fishing vessels near Kashem Island. The Revolutionary Guards said they shot down two American drones south of Kesham Island, Tasnim reported. The attack followed Trump's statements in which he downplayed the likelihood of renewed war with Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. Donald Trump has previously threatened new attacks on Iran if the parties do not reach an agreement. During the negotiations, Iran agreed to reduce the implementation period of the plan to open the Strait of Hormuz to two days, said the country's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi. Iran later threatened to hit American bases in Europe in the event of a new US attack. Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei ordered commanders to prepare for immediate counterattacks. More IZ RU news in max.