# US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-03T03:18:36+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/03/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/us-reportedly-strikes-iran-s-qeshm-island-as-vance-voices-optimism-abo-5904df/

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, ⁠according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance said he was optimistic diplomatic efforts to end the war were moving in the right direction. The strikes were reported a

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