# US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Ahead of Midterm Elections

> US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals negotiation progress before midterm elections.
- Title: US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Ahead of Midterm Elections
- Summary: US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals negotiation progress before midterm elections. US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the…
- Keywords: iran, qeshm island, strait of hormuz, midterm elections, trump, vance, araghchi, negotiations, iranian foreign minister, mediators, qatar, Strikes
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/03/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-ahead-of-midterm-elections
- Author: Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom
- Published: 2026-11-03T04:27:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, iran, qeshm island, strait of hormuz, midterm elections, trump, vance, araghchi, negotiations, iranian foreign minister, mediators, qatar
## US strikes Iran
US conducted defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
## Trump signals negotiation progress
Trump claimed iran wants a settlement and could happen soon on social media.

> iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible. it could happen!
## Iranian response
Iranian foreign minister says indirect talks with us are happening via mediators.

> qatar and pakistan are playing a very active mediating role in these negotiations
## Key takeaway

US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of midterm elections after Trump claimed progress in Iran negotiations.