An Israeli military spokesperson explicitly stated to AFP that Israel was not involved in reported United States strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The clarification came after US military actions were documented across southern Iran. Following the strikes, Iranian officials issued stern threats directed at Washington, warning that their response would be both harder and broader.
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Israeli military spokesperson denies involvement in Qeshm Island attack
3 November 2026 12:08 GMT
An Israeli military spokesperson has told AFP that Israel was not involved in the reported US attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island.
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