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Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says

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On November 7, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island, though details about damage were not yet available from official sources. Earlier local witnesses had heard aircraft sounds followed by projectiles hitting the Suza area of the island. Meanwhile, Qatar’s International Media Office denied circulating claims that the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end hostilities, emphasizing ongoing mediation efforts between both sides.
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As of November 8, 2026, U.S. forces conducted defensive strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island, located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, on November 3rd. The attacks were part of a series of small-scale operations aimed at securing control over the strategic waterway. Iranian state media reported explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in other southern areas, but suggested they were linked to domestic military activities rather than U.S. missile strikes. Despite these claims, Tasnim news agency confirmed two missiles had struck Qeshm Island earlier that week, though damage details remained unclear. Both sides also reported incidents affecting ships near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, with no major escalation in sight as of press time.

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On Saturday, Qatar’s International Media Office denied circulating reports that the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement to end their war, describing these allegations as false and misleading.
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Tasnim said further details would be released once relevant authorities confirmed the incident.
2026-11-09 · The Straits Times
Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says · assertive framing

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Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says CAIRO, Nov 7 - asserted
agency → strike → Island
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. asserted
missiles → say → damage
Tasnim said further details would be released once relevant authorities confirmed the incident. asserted
authorities → say → incident
The state news agency IRNA had earlier reported that local witnesses said two projectiles had struck the Suza area of Qeshm Island in southern Iran after the sound of an aircraft was heard over the island. asserted
sound → report → island
On Saturday, Qatar’s International Media Office denied circulating reports that the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement to end their war, describing these allegations as false and misleading. asserted
States → deny → allegations
It said the Qatari prime minister had affirmed that both sides continue to work toward an agreement. asserted
sides → say → agreement
The statement added that Qatar’s mediation efforts are ongoing, in close coordination with Washington and Tehran, to support the negotiations. asserted
efforts → add → negotiations
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