00:01The United States has carried out strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
00:07A U.S. official that spoke on condition of anonymity said the strikes were a defensive measure.
00:13Meanwhile, Iranian media reported five explosions on Qashem Island.
00:19Just hours before, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran, claiming a deal could happen soon.
00:26Also, Vice President J.D. Vence told reporters that he and Trump felt optimistic about reaching a deal soon.
00:34Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi on his end said that indirect talks with the United States were taking place via
00:40mediators.
00:42The strikes come on the eve of U.S. midterm elections, in which the Republican Party is pushing to retain
00:48control of Congress.
00:50However, Washington's war in Iran has been a growing point of political contention,
00:55as Americans increasingly disapprove of the conflict and the economical consequences it brings.
