Categories South Caucasus News US forces strike Iran’s Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz – WSJ Post author By Mike Nova Post date November 3, 2026 Listen to this article US officials described the strikes as defensive measures, saying their purpose was to limit Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. ← Ukraine hits 10% of Russia’s oil refining capacity in just 72 hours; strikes on 3 major refineries → Два туристических вертолета столкнулись у Эвереста