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ARAB NEWS | US STRUCK IRAN QESHM ISLAND , WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTS
US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island reported by WSJ signals geopolitical escalation.
Context
What happened: The US conducted limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island. The strikes came on the eve of US midterm elections.
Key numbers: The war has cost US taxpayers at least $47 billion and is 8 months old.
Why it matters: Oil prices dropped sharply Monday as renewed diplomatic efforts showed signs of headway. The war and its effect on US gasoline prices have been a vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h
What changed
The US conducted limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island. The strikes came on the eve of US midterm elections.
Why it matters
Oil prices dropped sharply Monday as renewed diplomatic efforts showed signs of headway. The war and its effect on US gasoline prices have been a vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
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Nov 03, 2026 05:59 AM ET