Iran's statement comes a day after US forces struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Following reported explosions, a US official stated that America carried out limited defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iranians targeted US assets with missiles.
State of the Union: Officials described the pre-midterm strikes as limited and "defensive."
The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island following explosions, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump raised doubts about resuming military strikes.
The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.
The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.
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The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that both countries were far from reaching a deal to end the war.
Tehran is deploying everything from rocket-propelled grenades to limpet mines as it attempts to disrupt the restored flow of oil out of the Persian Gulf.
The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.
The U.S. military conducted limited strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, officials said. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections.
The Trump administration was last known to have carried out attacks in early September.
The assault follows comments by President Trump playing down the possibility of a return to war with Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Washington could be signalling that Iranian positions used to threaten US forces or commercial vessels are vulnerable to American attacks.
Iranian state media reported five explosions on Qeshm Island and said residents had spotted two aircraft flying over the island.
Strike on an anti-aircraft facility comes as Washington and Tehran pursue a possible deal, with Iran warning it remains prepared for military confrontation
The US has carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, ahead of the midterms and hours after Donald Trump indicated that Washington could reach a deal with Tehran. But why is this island so important?
The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation
It came as U.S. voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections that threaten President Donald Trump's grip on power
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