The U.S. military has conducted a series of covert strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in recent weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous U.S. officials. The attacks occurred after President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of war with Iran following the midterm elections, despite his previous statements about a potential diplomatic agreement. The Pentagon referred questions to U.S. Central Command, but a U.S. official told The Wall Street Journal that the current administration has been continuously addressing threats faced by the U.S. in the region.