Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:49am on 03 Nov 2026,Tuesday International
The United States has reportedly carried out a limited strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials. The attack took place on Monday, November 2, amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian state media reported several explosions on the island. The strikes reportedly targeted Iranian threats to US assets and were part of limited military operations in recent weeks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signalled hope for a diplomatic settlement, saying Iran wanted an agreement and that a deal “could happen”. He also ruled out immediate further strikes. (PC: India Today)
