Israel Denies Role in US Strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as Tensions Rise

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Israel denied involvement in reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. US forces reportedly conducted defensive strikes against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles on US assets. President Trump denied considering strikes after the midterms, despite earlier hints, as the conflict impacts US gasoline prices. Iran and the US remain far from a deal, with talks in Doha ending without breakthrough. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said proposals depend on Washington's political rationality.


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