US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
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US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner. Monday's U.S. Covered by 30 outlets: 7 lean left, 17 are centre, 6 lean right.
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What is the importance of Qeshm Island to Iran, why does the US keep targeting it? - explainer
The island is both a threat and a vulnerability for the Iranian regime; the same geography that allows Iran to threaten shipping in Hormuz also exposes its military infrastructure to US strikes.
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Iran and U.S. still far from deal to end war, official says, as Qatar pushes mediation
U.S. carried out ‘defensive’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island targeting surface-to-air missiles used against U.S. assets, U.S. official says
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‘Hit it very nicely’: Trump says US struck Iran after reports of attack on Qeshm Island
Donald Trump's remarks came amid reports of an attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and on the same day as US midterm elections.
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Retired Navy vice admiral on U.S. strikes in Hormuz ahead of midterm elections
The U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island defensively, officials say. This comes as many Americans prepare to head to the polls. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett has more insight.
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Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported US strikes on Qeshm island
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said renewed war would benefit no one, despite reported US strikes on Qeshm island.
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Chilling Footage Shows Explosions on Iranian Island After US Launches New Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
Explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island after US forces allegedly struck Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions and indirect diplomatic efforts.
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U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of Election Day
U.S. officials confirmed defensive strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island after a U.S. aircraft came under fire. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Oil prices climb after U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude is up more than 1.7% after a Monday selloff of more than 7%, as U.S.-Iran talks and strike risks continue
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Trump Says 'We Won' in Iran as US Forces Strike Qeshm Island and Officials Reveal Earlier Operations
US forces reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on 2 November, hours after Donald Trump declared victory, as officials described limited operations and diplomacy remained uncertain.
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as midterm elections start
The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. The unpopular Iran war and the resulting impact on U.S. gasoline prices and other parts of the economy have...
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'Deeply Alarming': Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran's Qeshm Island
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Oil Prices Rise After Reports of Explosions on Iran’s Qeshm Island
Boats navigate the sea in the Strait of Hormuz near Qeshm Island, Iran, on April 28, 2026. (Asghar Besharati/Getty Images)
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Iran Reportedly Fires on US Aircraft, Trump Responds With Strikes on Qeshm Island
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Unclear what comes next as US strikes Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed US officials, described the strike against...
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US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest
With the first US attack on Qeshm Island since June, Iran and the US are on parallel tracks towards both peace and war.
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US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
The US has carried out a series of ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian locations near Hormuz, with explosions heard on Qeshm.
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Oil prices rise over 1.7% after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterms
Oil prices rise over 1.7% after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, raising concerns over the Iran war ahead of US midterm elections.
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Oil prices climb after U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island
The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to Iran war.
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Oil Rises As Peace Prospects Dim After U.S. Hits Iran's Qeshm Island
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that both countries were far from reaching a deal to end the war.
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US Attack on Qeshm Island Reported on Election Eve as Trump Plays Down Renewed Iran War
US forces reportedly attacked Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of the midterm elections, as officials described the strikes as defensive and President Donald Trump downplayed renewed large-scale conflict.
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US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Before Midterms, Amid Netanyahu's Attack Call
Strait of Hormuz is a key conduit for oil shipments
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US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’
The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks with Tehran. Iran’s Qeshm Island was struck on Monday, The Wall...
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections
The strikes on Iran come on the eve of US midterm elections, and just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.
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Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz - Al Jazeera
Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz Al Jazeera Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks WSJ US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Hours Before Midterm Polling NDTV U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some...
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U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island In What U.S. Officials Call A Defensive Measure
The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections - USA Today
US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections USA Today
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US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials
Monday's U.S. airstrikes on Qeshm Island were in response to an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft, said one official.
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US launches strikes on Iranian island ahead of election - BBC
US launches strikes on Iranian island ahead of election BBC Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks WSJ US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Hours Before Midterm Polling NDTV US launches defensive strike on Iranian island as Tehran talks hang in...
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US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
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U.S. Conducts ‘Defensive’ Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
The United States carried out limited strikes against Iranian military targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Iranian forces reportedly launched a surface-to-air missile at an American aircraft, U.S. officials confirmed.
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US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms The US launched limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD...
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US carries out 'limited strikes' on Qeshm Island in Iran
The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.
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Trump launches attack on Iran on eve of crucial midterm elections... as it's revealed US has been secretly striking regime for weeks
Donald Trump has authorized defensive strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz just one day before the midterm elections.
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US strikes Iran: Qeshm Island hit on eve of midterm elections
US officials described recent strikes as defensive, aimed at protecting ships.
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U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran
U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.
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U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran - CNBC
U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran CNBC US has conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says Dallas News US launches defensive strike on Iranian island as Tehran talks...
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Trump calls Iran conflict a 'soft war,' insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections
Trump called the Iran conflict a "soft war" on "Hannity" just hours after the United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly...
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US says it conducted defensive strikes against Iran on eve of midterm elections
The U.S. military launched defensive strikes against Iran on Monday night, marking the first attacks in two months on the eve of the midterm elections. U.S. forces targeted Qeshm Island, which is home to Tehran’s military infrastructure. The specific targets in the strikes...
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Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz
Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh, as US media say the US military carried out the strikes.
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Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
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US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms
The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was...
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Iran tensions: US strikes Qeshm Island after Trump says Tehran deal 'could happen'
The US reportedly carried out a limited and secret strike on Iran's Qeshm Island, even as President Donald Trump said Tehran was seeking a settlement.
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US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island Even as Trump Rules Out Renewed War: Report
The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes carried out by Washington in recent weeks
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U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official says
Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, according to Iranian state television
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U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: report - The Hindu
U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: report The Hindu Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks WSJ Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz Al Jazeera Multiple Explosions Heard On Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh In...
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island even as Trump rules out renewed war: Report
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US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports
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US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, US officials confirm - report
Earlier on Monday, sounds of explosions on the island had been reported by Iranian state media outlet IRNA.
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Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island - Reuters
Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Reuters
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US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports
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US forces hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as part of a series of secret strikes: report
US forces reportedly launched a secret attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island Monday, the latest in a series of small-scale strikes aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz.
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island even as Trump rules out renewed war: Report
US launches fresh strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island even as Trump rules out renewed war
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US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports - Reuters
US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports Reuters
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island after Trump says deal with Tehran 'could happen'
US strikes Irans Qeshm Island after Trump says deal with Tehran could happen
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Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks - WSJ
Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks WSJ US launches 'secret' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island amid Netanyahu push for post-midterm attacks The Times of India Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Reuters Multiple...
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Multiple Explosions Heard On Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh In Iran: Report
According to the report, two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones were brought down south of Qeshm Island.
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Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island amid rising tensions with US
The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation
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Multiple Explosions Rock Iran's Qeshm, Bandar Abbas Shortly After Trump Signals Possible Deal - News18
Multiple Explosions Rock Iran's Qeshm, Bandar Abbas Shortly After Trump Signals Possible Deal News18 Multiple Explosions Heard On Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh In Iran: Report NDTV Iranian official says US attacked fishing boats off Qeshm Island, state media reports Arab News...
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Explosions and Air-Defense Activity Reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island
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