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US defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

First reported Nov 2, 10:18 PM ET · Latest Nov 2, 10:49 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 12:01 AM ET

Where things stand

The United States carried out defensive airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft, officials said, according to ABC News and The Guardian.

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Facts

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Timeline

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  1. US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials — ABC News

    Monday's U.S. airstrikes on Qeshm Island were in response to an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft, said one official.

  2. US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal — The Guardian

    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…

Questions

  • The reports do not detail the damage inflicted, Iran’s immediate response, or how the strikes will affect ongoing diplomatic efforts. Open

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More: background

Qeshm Island lies in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane. A “defensive” strike means the U.S. responded to an attack on its aircraft rather than initiating broader hostilities.

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