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  "id": 17898366,
  "title": "US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in latest limited attacks, report says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-in-latest-limited-attacks-report-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/129120/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-in-latest-limited-attacks-report-says"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The United States carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and CNN. Iranian state media outlet IRNA reported that five explosions occurred in rapid succession on the island, with some residents observing two aircraft in the sky. The Wall Street Journal described the attack as the latest in a series of limited, secret strikes Washington has conducted against Iran in recent weeks.\n\nThe strikes were characterized as defensive measures. Investing.com reported that one official described the strikes as defensive actions against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, while Fox News cited officials stating the strikes were a response to Iran firing at a US aircraft. CNN also reported the action was defensive and intended to protect US assets in the region. Free Malaysia Today noted that some officials described the assaults as being intended to prevent Iran from attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.\n\nThe reported attacks occurred as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations to end the eight-month-old conflict with Tehran. While the President had previously hinted at renewing attacks following the US midterm elections, Investing.com reported that he indicated he might be thinking otherwise following a speech on Monday. The Pentagon referred requests for comment to US Central Command, which did not immediately respond.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-carries-out-defensive-strikes-on-irans-qeshm-island",
        "published": "2026-11-03T04:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Before Midterms, Amid Netanyahu's Attack Call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-before-midterms-amid-netanyahus-attack",
        "published": "2026-11-03T04:41:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Oil prices climb after US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/oil-prices-climb-after-us-reportedly-strikes-irans-qeshm-island",
        "published": "2026-11-03T04:54:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "US signals diplomatic progress with Iran while report of strikes fuels election-eve tension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-signals-diplomatic-progress-with-iran-while-report-of-strikes",
        "published": "2026-11-03T06:04:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran says prepared to 'respond forcefully' after US launches fresh strikes: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/iran-says-prepared-to-respond-forcefully-after-us-launches-fresh",
        "published": "2026-11-03T06:55:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}