Iran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US forces target Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz in “defensive” strikes following missile threats.
· 65 words· updated November 3, 2026 at 01:33 AM
The United States military has carried out “limited defensive” strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following surface-to-air missile threats against US assets, according to the Associated Press.
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington has made “progress” in indirect peace talks with Iran, while Tehran insists the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands before any agreement is reached.
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