Explosions Rock Iran's Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh Near Strait of Hormuz

Powerful explosions struck Iran's Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating West Asia tensions hours before the U.S. midterm elections. Iranian state media reported at least five blasts on Qeshm, with residents witnessing two aircraft overhead. The explosions follow President Donald Trump's statement that a deal with Iran was imminent. Iranian authorities have not confirmed the cause, though local reports suggest an attack on air defense systems. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it downed two American MQ-170 drones using electronic warfare. Trump asserted on Truth Social that Iran wants to end the war and reach an agreement, citing a $10 drop in crude oil prices as confidence grows that no conflict will occur. No U.S. or Israeli involvement has been confirmed.