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War & ConflictHigh/Middle East/Nov 3, 2026

US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms. The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, ⁠according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance said he was optimistic diplomatic efforts to end the war were moving in the right direction.

Tehran · Iran/2 min read

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms. The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, ⁠according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance said he was optimistic diplomatic efforts to end the war were moving in the right direction.

Source: The Guardian — Middle East. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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