The United States carried out limited strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on 2 November 2026, according to US officials speaking to Reuters and the Associated Press. One US official said the strikes targeted Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets. Iran’s state news agency reported explosions on the island. Officials described the action as defensive rather than a resumption of major combat operations. US Central Command did not provide a public response in the Reuters report. The extent of any damage or casualties has not been verified.

The United States reportedly conducted limited strikes against Iranian military targets on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz on 2 November 2026. US officials described the operation as defensive, targeting Iranian forces allegedly using surface-to-air missiles against American assets. Iranian state media confirmed reports of explosions on the island, while the extent of damage and possible casualties remained unclear. The incident raises concerns over renewed regional tensions and potential risks to shipping and energy supplies through the strategically important waterway.