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

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of election

TL;DR

  • Oil prices remained steady.
  • The US conducted strikes.
  • Washington stated the attacks were defensive.
  • The strikes were against Tehran's potential use of surface-to-air missiles.