# Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report strikes in Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/126431

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-03 02:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/explosions-hit-irans-qeshm-island-as-us-media-report-us-strikes-in-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

> Iranian media reported several explosions on Qeshm Island and in the port city of Bandar Lengeh. US media, citing officials, said the US military carried out “defensive strikes” against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz to restrict Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.

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