Military● Elevated2d ago · Nov 3, 2026, 2:06 AM
U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials say
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NBC News · Middle East
The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.
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