US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

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The United States conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 2, a US official confirmed, with the action appearing limited and not a resumption of major combat operations. The strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, according to another official. Iranian state media reported explosions on the island, and the Pentagon deferred comment to US Central Command, which did not respond. The attack is the latest in a series of US strikes in recent weeks, with Fox News reporting it followed Iran firing at a US aircraft. President Donald Trump had hinted at renewing attacks on Iran after the Nov 3 US midterm elections.


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