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U.S. Strikes Hit Qeshm Fishermen
U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island left fishermen injured and stranded after drone attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
In brief
U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island left fishermen injured and stranded after drone attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island injured four fishermen who clung to wreckage for hours before rescue. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
U.S. Strikes on Qeshm Island
U.S. strikes on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz occurred on October 31 and November 2, 2026.
Fishermen Hit by Drone Attack
Mehrzad Panjeh and his brother Mehran were fishing when a drone struck their boat near Qeshm Island on October 31, 2026.
Family Stranded on Wreckage
Mohammad Panjeh and his son Mahmoud were also hit, clinging to floating wreckage for hours before rescue.
Fishermen's Livelihood at Risk
Mehrzad Panjeh's fishing income brings 30 million to 40 million tomans ($110 to $150) monthly, making it hard to quit.
Drone Attack Details
The attack happened at 11:30 a.m. about 18 nautical miles off Mesen, Iran, on October 31, 2026.
U.S. Blame for Strikes
Hormozgan’s deputy governor Ahmad Nafisi blamed U.S. forces for strikes on Qeshm Island on October 31 and November 2, 2026.
U.S. Strikes on Qeshm
U.S. conducted strikes on Qeshm Island on November 2, 2026, claiming it was a defensive measure after Iranian forces fired a missile.
Midterms Elections Context
The strikes occurred ahead of U.S. midterm elections, with Trump blaming the Iran war for Republican losses.
Iranian Response
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei dismissed Democratic gains as a sign of U.S. hostility, warning against concessions.
Rescue Timeline
Mehrzad Panjeh was rescued after hours, with his leg injured and bandaged, while his brother was pulled from the water.
Mousa Eyvazi's Experience
Mousa Eyvazi heard explosions near Qeshm Island on November 2, 2026, but no residential areas were hit.
Captain Nasser Ebrahimi-Nejadan
Captain Nasser Ebrahimi-Nejadan, a 50-year-old military officer, was killed by shrapnel on October 30, 2026.
Fear of Future Attacks
Fishermen now avoid trips to sea, with Mehrzad Panjeh's son helping with fishing to cover household expenses.
Trump's Stance
Trump said he would leave options open about resuming all-out war but preferred not to destroy the country.
The main idea
U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island injured four fishermen who clung to wreckage for hours before rescue.
