Iran tried to target a US aircraft before the US strikes on Qeshm Island.

Open Claimed by Government of the United States on 2 November 2026.

Next check: 9 November 2026.

The statement

US officials, speaking anonymously, said the US strikes on Qeshm Island were limited and defensive, a response to Iran again trying to target a US aircraft, with one official describing them as a defensive measure against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and not a resumption of major combat, NBC News and ABC News reported.

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1. Origin of the claim NBC News Media · Unaffiliated origin: US officials speaking anonymously to US media, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim ABC News Media · Unaffiliated origin: US officials speaking anonymously to US media, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC

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