US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest

Author: Edna Mohamed and ReutersPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Iran
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US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest

Explosions were heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday after US strikes that officials described as “defensive”. US media and unnamed officials said the strikes were limited and targeted Iranians who had allegedly used surface-to-air missiles against US assets. It was the first attack on Qeshm since June, as Qatar continued mediation efforts to prevent a return to all-out war.

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