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Iranians wave flags in front of a huge anti-American and anti-Israeli billboard during a gathering at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Nov. 3, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google As voting in the U.S. midterm elections is set to begin in the first states early Tuesday afternoon Beirut time, tensions between Washington and Tehran appeared to be at their highest in recent weeks following U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to Iranian and American media. Iran's official IRNA news agency reported five explosions over a short period during the night. Sources cited by U.S. channel NewsNation described strikes targeting radar systems and missile launchers on the island. According to U.S. officials quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the attacks were part of a series of limited U.S. strikes against Iran in recent weeks. A U.S. official told Reuters that they fell under "defensive measures" in response to Iranian fire on American equipment. Israel has denied any... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
Already have an account? Login here En FrançaisLe point à 13h : Frappes US sur l'île de Qeshm, le bloc de l'opposition à Netanyahu se réunit, Ogero sans électricité
