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Reports of US strikes on Qeshm Island emerge amid Iran talks

Conflict · First reported 2 Nov, 21:32 · Updated 21:46

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Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and nearby Bandar Lengeh on Monday, while US officials cited in media reports described strikes on Iranian targets as defensive. There was no immediate official confirmation from Washington or Tehran, and reports of military action came as both sides signalled that negotiations could continue.

  • Iranian state media reported five explosions on Qeshm Island and residents seeing two aircraft; explosions were also reported in Bandar Lengeh.
  • US officials cited in media reports described strikes on Iranian targets as defensive, intended to limit threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian authorities had not immediately commented.
  • Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran could happen, while Iran said it had communicated conditions for reopening the strait and continuing negotiations.
  • Oil moved in opposite directions across the reports: one account said prices fell more than 7% on Monday, while another reported Brent and WTI each rose 0.5% in early Asian trading Tuesday.
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Key facts

Reported location
Qeshm Island, Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions
IRNA reported five explosions in rapid succession on Qeshm Island.
Official confirmation
No immediate comment from US or Iranian authorities was reported.
Oil prices
Brent rose 0.5% to $105.25 a barrel and WTI rose 0.5% to $96.93 in early Asian trading Tuesday.
Iran's proposal
Iran said a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be implemented within two days if Washington met its conditions.

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