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On Monday, November 2, 2026, the United States reportedly conducted a strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. This limited military action was part of a series of recent undisclosed strikes aimed at avoiding broader conflict without signaling intentions for a major war against Iran. President Donald Trump had earlier denied considering further military actions post-midterm elections and expressed optimism about potentially reaching a deal with Tehran despite ongoing hostilities since February 28.

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On October 31, IRIB, the Iranian state broadcaster, reported that the U.S. attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island off the coast of Hormozgan province, citing local officials. This claim was initially unsupported by any immediate response from U.S. authorities. However, on November 3, multiple outlets confirmed that U.S. forces conducted limited strikes against targets in Qeshm Island, described as part of defensive operations to deter Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes occurred just ahead of crucial U.S. midterm elections and amidst ongoing negotiations between Trump's administration and Iran.

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Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections, Mr. Trump replied “no.” Washington and Tehran have been at war since February 28. Published - November 03, 2026 07:16 am IST

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U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: report · mixed framing

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The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (November 2, 2026), citing U.S. officials. asserted

Journal → strike → officials

The reporting follows several explosions on the island, which is situated on the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media outlet IRNA. uncertain

which → follow → IRNA

The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes carried out by Washington in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal said. asserted

Journal → carry → weeks

It added that strikes have been carried out on a smaller scale and purposefully kept secret so as not to signal any intent of resuming its major military campaign against Iran. asserted

strikes → add → Iran

The U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted

Command → respond → comment

Earlier on Monday (November 2, 2026), U.S. President Donald Trump praised doubts about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen. uncertain

deal → praise → Tehran

Washington → ask → February