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US forces hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as part of a series of secret strikes: report

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US forces reportedly conducted a secret attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island, one of several recent small-scale strikes aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats. The assault targeted facilities used by Iran to store ballistic missiles and includes previous strikes since the conflict began. US officials claim these operations are defensive in nature according to the Wall Street Journal, though details remain sparse due to the secretive nature of the attacks.

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On November 3, 2026, US military forces conducted secret "defensive strikes" against targets on Qeshm Island in Iran, located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks were carried out just one day before crucial US midterm elections and came after reports that two Iranian fishermen had gone missing following an alleged U.S. attack near the island. Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island as well as in nearby areas like Bandar Lengeh, according to Iran's state media. US officials described these strikes as limited actions aimed at deterring Iran from attacking commercial ships in the strategic waterway without signaling a return to full-scale conflict. President Donald Trump had previously stated that no new strikes would occur before the elections but later suggested that a peace deal with Iran "could happen."

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US forces reportedly launched a secret attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island Monday, the latest in a series of small-scale strikes aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz.

right describes US actions as defensive and justified
Monday’s target, Qeshm Island, has been used by the Iranian regime to store ballistic missiles. It is also the site of a naval base and a desalination plant.

right frames Iran's use of the island negatively

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US forces reportedly launched a secret attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island Monday, the latest in a series of small-scale strikes aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz. uncertain

forces → launch → Hormuz

The assault was one of several the US secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks, which have been described by US officials as defensive in nature, according to the Wall Street Journal. uncertain

which → carry → Journal

Monday’s target, Qeshm Island, has been used by the Iranian regime to store ballistic missiles. asserted

target → use → missiles

The island, located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, has been repeatedly targeted by US forces since the start of the war with Iran. asserted

island → locate → Iran

US Central Command did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted

Command → respond → comment

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