US strikes Iranian island of Qeshm near Strait of Hormuz

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The US attacked the Iranian island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz, on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal. Iranian media reported five explosions and two aircraft sighted by residents. The island, Iran's largest in the Gulf, houses a missile depot, naval base, and desalination plant. The strike is part of a recent US strategy of smaller-scale attacks that are not publicly announced or confirmed by Washington. The action occurred the day before US midterm elections. President Donald Trump said Iran wants a deal to end the war, while negotiations continue under Qatari mediation.


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