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The United States conducted an airstrike on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal citing US officials on November 2. This attack follows several explosions reported by Iranian state media earlier and is part of a series of smaller-scale strikes aimed at limiting military engagement with Iran without escalating tensions further. President Donald Trump had previously raised doubts about continuing military action against Iran after the midterm elections, stating he was not considering new strikes at that time.

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On November 3, 2026, U.S. military carried out limited strikes on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours before the U.S. midterm elections. The attack was confirmed by President Donald Trump and described as "defensive" by officials. Earlier reports from Iranian state media had accused the U.S. of attacking two fishing boats near Qeshm Island on October 31, though no immediate confirmation was given at that time. On November 4, Iran’s chief negotiator criticized the U.S. response to its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as "unconvincing." The strike raised concerns about escalating tensions and potential further actions in the region.

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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.

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🔮 Earlier on Nov 2, US President Donald Trump raised doubts about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen.

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US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports · mixed framing

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US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports asserted

Journal → strike → Island

WASHINGTON – The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov 2, citing US 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 US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted

Command → respond → comment

Earlier on Nov 2, US President Donald Trump raised 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 → raise → Tehran

Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after the Nov 3 midterm elections, Trump replied “no”. asserted

Trump → ask → elections

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