Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz: U.S. Strikes and Iranian Responses Spark Concerns

11/04/2026

Tehran is deploying everything from rocket-propelled grenades to limpet mines as it attempts to disrupt the restored flow of oil out of the Persian Gulf.

11/03/2026

The assault follows comments by President Trump playing down the possibility of a return to war with Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections.

11/03/2026

Washington could be signalling that Iranian positions used to threaten US forces or commercial vessels are vulnerable to American attacks.

11/03/2026

Strike on an anti-aircraft facility comes as Washington and Tehran pursue a possible deal, with Iran warning it remains prepared for military confrontation

11/03/2026

The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation

11/03/2026

The Trump administration was last known to have carried out attacks in early September.

11/03/2026

The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.

11/03/2026

Following reported explosions, a US official stated that America carried out limited defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iranians targeted US assets with missiles.

11/03/2026

Strikes on eve of US midterms reportedly target surface-to-air missiles being used against US assetsThe ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, hours after the...

11/03/2026

State of the Union: Officials described the pre-midterm strikes as limited and "defensive."

11/03/2026

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.

11/03/2026

The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.

11/03/2026

The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.

11/03/2026

The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island following explosions, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump raised doubts about resuming military strikes.

11/03/2026

Washington reportedly bombed Qeshm Island shortly after Tehran claimed to have intercepted several US drones The US carried out airstrikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island near the...

11/03/2026

The U.S. military conducted limited strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, officials said. Charlie D'Agata reports.

11/03/2026

The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections.

11/03/2026

The US has carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, ahead of the midterms and hours after Donald Trump indicated that Washington could reach a deal with Tehran. But why is this island so important?