# U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/126520

- NBC News, 2026-11-03 02:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-conducted-defensive-strikes-iranian-targets-strait-hormuz-us-offici-rcna607161

> U.S. officials say the military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. The action appeared short of a full return to hostilities and came on the eve of crucial U.S. midterm elections.

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