The U.S. has carried out what officials described as 'defensive' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, following reported missile activity targeting American assets. Officials said the limited operation did not signal a resumption of major combat operations.
The U.S. carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday (2 November), with an American official telling Reuters that the operation did not mark a return to major combat operations.
A second official said the strikes were defensive measures in response to Iranian surface-to-air missile activity targeting U.S. assets. Fox News reported that Iran had fired at an American aircraft.
Iranian state media reported several explosions on the island. U.S. Central Command has not commented on the strikes.
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Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has advanced to within 80 kilometres of Aden, the internationally recognised government's temporary capital, according to four military sources quoted by Reuters.
Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are drawing up a $900 million investment roadmap for 2026–2030, aimed at boosting economic growth, infrastructure and private-sector development.
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman has endorsed Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, ruling out joining any government led by Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel faces a political deadlock following last week's elections.
Azerbaijan Railways will increase train services between Baku and Tbilisi to four daily departures from 3 November, adding daytime journeys and cutting fares as passenger demand grows.
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