US President Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out new strikes on Qeshm Island in Iran, Al Jazeera English reported on 7 November 2026. Trump also claimed that significant progress has been made in Washington's negotiations with Tehran, according to the same outlet. The timing of the strikes, what was targeted and the extent of any damage are not yet known. Whether there were casualties and how Iran has responded are also not yet known. What the progress consists of and what the talks cover are not yet known either.
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Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, Al Jazeera English reports
The US president also said negotiations with Tehran have made progress, according to Al Jazeera English.
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- Trump confirmed new US strikes on Qeshm Island in Iran, Al Jazeera English reported.
- Trump claimed significant progress in negotiations with Tehran.
- Timing, targets, damage, casualties and Iran's response are not yet known.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishTrump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island