US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election
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What Financial Times reported
Washington said attacks were defensive
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US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election. Washington said attacks were defensive Covered by 2 publications. Financial Times: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election. Financial Times World: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election.
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- Financial Times United Kingdom US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election Washington said attacks were defensive 5 h ago · Tier 1
- Financial Times World United Kingdom US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election Oil price steady as Washington says attacks were defensive measure against Tehran’s potential use of surface-to-air missiles 5 h ago · Tier 2
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