US strikes on Qeshm Island stories

Nov 4, 2026

Iran exempts vessels from India, Iraq, Qatar and China from Strait of Hormuz restrictions

Iran announced exemptions for ships from four countries from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, citing mutual interests and specific trade relationships including medicine imports from India.

Nov 4, 20263 sources

Nov 3, 2026

Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported that four oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines in waters near the Strait of Hormuz on November 4. The incident comes amid heightened tensions following US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Nov 3, 20265 sources

US officials say Qeshm Island strikes were defensive

The US military carried out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, characterized as defensive in nature to protect US assets in the region. The strikes followed reports of explosions on the island.

Nov 3, 20268 sources