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US strikes target sites in southern Iran
2026-10-31



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🚨 REPORTS: U.S. STRIKES TARGET SITES IN SOUTHERN IRAN

Unofficial Iranian sources from both regime-aligned and opposition circles are reporting two suspected U.S. strikes overnight near Qeshm Island and Bandar-e-Jask.

The reported targets were launchers or military positions believed to threaten vessels operating around the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media separately reported explosions and air-defense activity around Qeshm, while other reporting said an IRGC launcher and a site near Jask may have been targeted. There has been no formal U.S. confirmation of the strikes.

The lack of an official announcement comes as Qatari mediators are reportedly in Tehran.

Source: Abu Ali / Iranian & OSINT reports

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