Trump Confirms Limited New Strikes on Iran as Nuclear Impasse Deepens
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that the United States has carried out limited new strikes on Iran, amid escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program. Explosions were reported on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as well as in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas. The strikes come as the conflict, now more than eight months old, shows no sign of resolution, with the U.S. military remaining in control of the conflict against a battered Iran.
Speaking to reporters after arriving on Air Force One at Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2026, Trump emphasized that differences with Iran over its nuclear program remain the thorniest issue and one that he insists must be resolved as part of any deal meant to end the war. “The nuclear program is the core of the problem,” Trump said, reiterating that Iran must fully disclose and dismantle any weapons-related activities. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful, a claim that the U.S. and its allies have repeatedly rejected.
The strikes targeted what U.S. officials described as military infrastructure linked to Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade. The explosions on Qeshm and Hengam islands, and in Bandar Abbas, underscored the strategic significance of the region. While the strikes were described as limited, they signal that the Trump administration is prepared to use force to pressure Iran back to the negotiating table. The conflict has already taken a heavy toll on Iran’s military capabilities, and the U.S. maintains a decisive advantage.
Diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation continue. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, who held two calls with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi this week, said Friday in a post on X that it was critical that both sides demonstrate “flexibility” to achieve the “compromise solutions” necessary to prevent the region from sliding into a new wave of escalation. Meanwhile, the broader regional instability has had ripple effects beyond the battlefield. Several major sporting events have been postponed or canceled in Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks
Shimanta Das 
