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Qeshm Island strikes: US defensive strikes hit Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz as explosions were reported on Qeshm Island on Monday.

The Pentagon told Congress the Iran war cost has reached $47.1 billion through mid-October, up from $43.6 billion in September, led by munitions.

Iran's army spokesman warned the US must leave the Middle East or be expelled, linking the Strait of Hormuz reopening to a troop exit. Oil prices surged.

Trump canceled the Hasan execution livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, reversing a Pentagon plan after bipartisan backlash and public opposition.

The 'mother of all bombs' is among US options for new Iran strikes, reports say. The 9.8-tonne GBU-43/B could hit nuclear and energy sites if ordered.