Neither Washington nor Tehran Want Escalation—Yet
America is trying to stop Iran from regaining the upper hand.
November 4, 2026
Neither Washington nor Tehran Want Escalation—Yet
America is trying to stop Iran from regaining the upper hand.
On Monday night, the U.S. carried out strikes on Qeshm Island, an Iranian territory that sits on the northern side of the Strait of Hormuz and houses radar systems and other military installations. American officials speaking to the press anonymously emphasized that the strikes were limited and defensive. Reportedly, recent similar attacks have been conducted covertly. Danny Zaken evaluates the situation:
November 4, 2026
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