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US President Trump stated on the 6th that the US had conducted a small-scale strike on Iran, destroying a small air defense device. Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that initial reports indicated two missiles struck Iran's Qeshm Island. U.S. officials revealed that some advisors have advised Trump to decide whether to launch a large-scale military operation against Iran before the new Congress takes office in January. The U.S. currently has over 50,000 troops, more than 20 ships, and over 200 aircraft deployed in the Middle East, and maintaining this deployment long-term is impacting the U.S. military's combat readiness. On November 5, Trump's national security team briefed him on plans to resume large-scale military operations, but Trump has not yet made a decision. White House officials stated that Trump is ready to take any option at any time.