U.S. Launches Secret Strikes on Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections

These operations, part of a series of undisclosed military actions, aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite President Trump's public statements downplaying the likelihood of renewed large-scale fighting, administration officials continue to consider various military and diplomatic options, including potential strikes and economic sanctions, as they navigate the ongoing conflict with Iran.