NEW YORK | TASS |  The US military struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. According to the newspaper, “the US attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island in the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks.” Unnamed US administration officials described …

Nov 3 : Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Tuesday after a report that the United States had struck Iran's Qeshm Island, raising concerns about an escalation of the eight-month conflict and prolonged disruptions to Middle East oil supplies.Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $105.25 a

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 attack on Qeshm Island took place as US President Donald Trump indicated that a deal with Tehran remained possible, even as questions persisted over whether Washington would resume military action against Iran.

The attack on Qeshm Island took place as US President Donald Trump indicated that a deal with Tehran remained possible, even as questions persisted over whether Washington would resume military action against Iran.