An aerial view of the island of Qeshm, separated from the Iranian mainland by the Clarence Strait. File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters The United âStates struck Iranâs Qeshm â Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (November 2, 2026), citing U.S. officials.The reporting follows âseveral explosions on the island, which is situated âon the Strait of âHormuz, â according to state media outlet â IRNA.The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes carried out âby Washington in ârecent weeks, the Wall Street Journal said.It added that strikes have been carried out on âa smaller scale and purposefully âkept secret so as not to signal any intent â of resuming its major military campaign against Iran.The U.S.
Central âCommand did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Earlier on Monday (November 2, 2026), U.S. President Donald Trump praised doubts about whether he would follow through on âa threatened resumption of military strikes against âIran and said a deal with Tehran could happen.Asked â by reporters if he was considering â striking Iran after Tuesdayâs midterm elections, Mr.
Trump replied âno.âWashington and âTehran have been at war since February 28. Published - November 03, 2026 07:16 am IST