US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Iran

World / International

US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran

The United States carried out a series of “defensive strikes” on Iranian locations near the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The strikes came despite US Vice President JD Vance describing progress in talks with Iran.

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