US attacks Iranian island of Qeshm in Strait of Hormuz

Forces of the Estados Unidos carried out a small-scale attack on the island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday (3/11) at local time. The information was released by the Iranian state media and also by the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal. The attack comes on the eve of the US midterm elections, which will define the new members of the US Congress.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), five sequential explosions were heard on the island of Qeshm. Residents of the area reported seeing two aircraft flying over the site at the time of the explosions. The military operation was recorded early Tuesday morning, at local Iranian time, which is 6:30 a.m. ahead of Brasilia time.

U.S. drones shot down, says Revolutionary Guards

In a statement, the Marine Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said it had registered the presence of two U.S. MQM-170 drones in the skies of the island of Qeshm. According to the statement, the unmanned vehicles would possibly be conducting reconnaissance of Iranian air defense systems installed in the region. The two drones were reportedly shot down by Iranian forces.

A military source confirmed the U.S. operation to The Wall Street Journal. According to the newspaper, the aim of the action would be to prevent further attacks by Iran against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The island of Qeshm is considered strategic for the Persian country's economic and military operations, due to its location in the strait, through which passes a significant part of the world's maritime oil trade.

Electoral context and ongoing negotiations

The attack on the island of Qeshm is the first U.S. military operation against Iran since September. The action comes at a time of high tension between the two countries, but also amid a new attempt at negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The discussions began at the end of last month, but have not yet reached a concrete result.

The fact that the attack took place on the eve of the US midterm elections raises questions about possible political motivations, although the source has not detailed this relationship. Experts heard by the international press point out that military operations of this type usually generate diplomatic repercussions and can influence the electoral scenario, but there is no official confirmation about such intentions.

Reactions and next steps

To date, there has been no official statement from the Estados Unidos government about the attack. Iran’s state media has called the action a violation of the country’s sovereignty, but has not indicated whether there will be immediate retaliation. The Wall Street Journal, citing a military source, noted that the operation was limited and targeted at specific targets on the island of Qeshm.

Analysts point out that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil transport, and any military escalation in the region could have global impacts on energy prices. The international community is closely following the developments, especially in the light of the ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The source did not detail whether the conversations would resume after the attack.

The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to follow the case and will bring new information as it is disclosed by the authorities involved.

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