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US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms

The Hill3 November 2026, 02:16 UTCUnited States of America

The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was defensive in nature, a U.S. official told NewsNation,...

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