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U.S. carries out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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On November 3, 2026, US military carried out limited defensive strikes on Qeshm Island, Iran, located in the Strait of Hormuz. This came just before the US midterm elections and after Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that two fishing boats near Qeshm were attacked by the US. While the exact nature of these attacks is unclear, explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and nearby Bandar Lengeh. US officials confirmed defensive strikes but stressed they aimed to avoid escalating tensions. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a return to war benefits "no one," emphasizing his government’s commitment to dialogue despite the reported attacks.

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