U.S. President Donald Trump publicly verified that the military conducted minor strikes targeting Qeshm Island in Iran. This operation represents the very first U.S. attack to occur following the November 3 midterm elections. Trump told members of the press that the confrontation remains strictly distinct from an all-out war. Comprehensive details outlining the specific targets and complete scope of the island strikes have not yet been released.
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Trump confirms US strikes in Iran, insists ‘it’s not a war’
US President Donald Trump said America has carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island, marking the first attacks since the November 3 midterm elections. Trump told reporters the conflict is ‘not a war’.
Published On 7 Nov 2026
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