US military conducts defensive strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Military, IRGC
Strait of Hormuz, Iran
November 2, 2026
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Explosions reported on Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh, Iran. US officials confirmed defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were in response to Iranian actions against US aircraft.
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