US strikes Qeshm amid Tehran-Washington talks; contradictory signals

Reports indicate limited US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to Iranian fire at an American aircraft, coinciding with midterm elections and signs of progress in indirect negotiations. The strikes introduce a contradictory signal, potentially complicating diplomatic momentum and raising regional escalation risk.

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