The US has not publicly announced the attacks, so as not to signal any intention of resuming major combat operations, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

U.S. forces struck Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in what American officials described as a “limited” and “defensive” action.

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at straitstimes.com.