Eyewitness captures explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island after US 'defensive' strikes

Eyewitness footage captured bright flashes and loud explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The video emerged after reports that the United States carried out limited strikes on the island. Iranian state media also reported multiple explosions in the area. While officials indicated the operation was limited in scope, the incident has drawn attention due to Qeshm Island's location near one of the world's most important shipping routes.

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Eyewitness captures explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island after US 'defensive' strikes

A bright flash lights up the sky in Qeshm, Iran in this still image obtained from social media video released November 3, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

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VERIFICATION - Surrounding buildings, building exterior, shape of the window and wall matched archive and satellite imagery. - Date of footage not verified. - However, a US official said on Monday (November 2) the US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. - Iranian state media outlet IRNA reported that there were several explosions on Qeshm Island in a statement posted on Telegram just after midnight on Tuesday (November 3). - No old versions of the footage was found posted online before November 3. | Photo Credit: SOCIAL MEDIA Eyewitness captures explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island after US 'defensive' strikes Eyewitness captures explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island after US 'defensive' strikes | Video Credit: The Hindu Published - November 04, 2026 02:01 pm IST

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