US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
Posted by PolicyWire
The reported strikes matter because they suggest a sharp escalation with Iran even as Vice-President JD Vance expressed optimism about a deal. Their timing, on the eve of crucial US midterms and near the Strait of Hormuz, links foreign policy, domestic politics, and regional security. How do you assess the credibility of the reported strikes and the prospects for a deal?