Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:15pm on 03 Nov 2026,Tuesday International
The United States has carried out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, US officials told CBS News. The strikes were described as defensive and came after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps allegedly fired on a US aircraft. Iran's state news agency reported explosions on the island, while the IRGC claimed it had shot down 3 US drones. The strikes came ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections, as pressure grows on President Donald Trump to end the war. Meanwhile, Qatar and Pakistan are mediating talks between Washington and Tehran to prevent further escalation. (PC: BBC)
