# Qeshm island and Strait of Hormuz hit as mediators seek to prevent US-Iran escalation

https://mins.news/en/item/133710

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-07 12:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/7/qeshm-island-and-hormuz-hit-as-mediators-try-to-prevent-us-iran-escalation?traffic_source=rss

> The US continued strikes on Iran after ships were attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Two projectiles hit Qeshm, while Iran said it downed US-made drones and the IRGC said missile-range limits had been lifted. UKMTO reported at least 11 ships attacked in the week ending November 6, with three sinking. Mediators are trying to prevent large-scale fighting between the countries.

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