# U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island In What U.S. Officials Call A Defensive Measure

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-11-03T03:55:41+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/us/politics/us-military-strike-defensive-iran.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/u-s-military-strikes-iran-s-qeshm-island-in-what-u-s-officials-call-a--0ac629/

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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