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Iran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. [File: Stringer/Reuters]
By Mahmoud Sayed and Ahmad Elmouniery
Published On 3 Nov 2026

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  • The United States military has carried out “limited defensive” strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following surface-to-air missile threats against US assets, according to the Associated Press.
  • US Vice President JD Vance says Washington has made “progress” in indirect peace talks with Iran, while Tehran insists the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands before any agreement is reached.