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Retired Navy vice admiral on U.S. strikes in Hormuz ahead of midterm elections

CBS News ·First reported 12h ago

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The U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island defensively, officials say. This comes as many Americans prepare to head to the polls. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett has more insight.

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