US conducts defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
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US Military, Iran (IRGC)
Qeshm Island, Iran
November 2, 2026
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US forces struck Qeshm Island in response to Iranian use of surface-to-air missiles against US assets. The strike follows the destruction of a US MQ-9 drone by the IRGC. Diplomatic efforts led by Qatar to avert all-out war continue despite the military escalation.
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