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U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure

The New York Times By Helene Cooper, Tyler Pager and Jonathan Swan Nov 2, 2026 · 10:10 PM 0 views 0 comments

U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure — Image: The New York Times

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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