Trump bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island before midterms — SkimNews
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- Trump administration launched a bombing attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz Monday night, hours before the U.S. midterms, without publicly announcing the operation.
- U.S. official described the strike as a 'defensive measure' after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired a surface-to-air missile at a U.S. jet, which responded in self-defense.
- Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration has been deliberately downplaying recent strikes on Iran to avoid signaling intent to resume major combat operations.
- Kazem Gharibabadi stated Iran is prepared for any scenario and retains its right to legitimate self-defense until U.S. military aggression ends.
- Jamal Abdi warned the Qeshm Island strikes undermine recent diplomatic hope and called on Congress to intervene, cut funding, and prevent further escalation of the unauthorized war.
- Senator Chris Murphy previously cautioned the administration was considering an 'insane' post-midterm plan for major attacks on Iran, which he said would lead to devastating escalation.
Why it matters: The strike directly contradicts Trump’s pre-midterm vow not to attack Iran and bypasses congressional authorization, risking rapid escalation while empowering critics like Murphy to demand accountability. With Abdi highlighting concealed operations, the administration’s actions deepen concerns over unchecked executive war powers.
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