US Forces Reportedly Strike Iran's Qeshm Island

The United States has struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited US officials.

Details of the Strike

According to the New York Post, US forces reportedly launched a secret attack on Qeshm Island on Monday, November 2, 2026. This action is described as the latest in a series of small-scale strikes intended to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports indicate that the assault was one of several strikes the US has secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks. US officials have described these recent actions as "defensive in nature," according to the Wall Street Journal.

Target Information

Qeshm Island is located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the New York Post, the Iranian regime has used the island to store ballistic missiles. The island also contains a naval base and a desalination plant. The New York Post reports that the island has been repeatedly targeted by US forces since the start of the war with Iran.

Official Responses

As of the reports, US Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment from either The Times of Israel or The New York Post.

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Sources

• timesofisrael.com: US said to strike Iranian island in Strait of Hormuz | The Times of Israel
• nypost.com: US forces hit Iran's Qeshm Island as part of a series of secret strikes: report

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