# U.S. Resumes Strikes on Iran After Two-Month Lull
After an approximately two-month lull in U.S. strikes on Iran, the United States has resumed targeting military positions on Iranian territory, marking a renewed period of hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
The latest round of strikes began Oct. 19, coinciding with what Keryex's open-source intelligence analysis indicates was a change in U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM) rules of engagement and force protection posture. The apparent changes also coincided with a U.S. State Department security alert for the Middle East, suggesting a broader shift in U.S. military posture toward Iran.
Since Oct. 19, multiple strikes have been reported across Iran, targeting missile launchers, air defense systems and military installations. The majority of reported incidents have occurred along Iran's southern coastline, particularly near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Timeline of Strikes
Oct. 19 — Konarak Naval Base: Two projectiles struck the Konarak Naval Base along the Gulf of Oman, targeting a 35 mm anti-aircraft cannon. Two Iranian soldiers were injured in the attack. Iran's navy accused the United States of carrying out the strike.
Oct. 21 — Sirik: Two missile launchers were struck in separate incidents near Sirik, following a burst of outbound Iranian missile and drone fire.
Oct. 23 — Bandar Lengeh: An explosion was reported near Bandar Lengeh, where a missile launcher was reportedly struck.
Oct. 24 — Bandar Jask: Iranian army positions near Bandar Jask were reportedly struck by two projectiles. No casualties were reported.
Oct. 25 — Bandar Abbas: A U.S. Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) one-way attack drone was shot down over Bandar Abbas before reaching its intended target.
Oct. 25 — Radar Tabriz: Two targets, believed to be missile launchers, were struck near the air defense instillation, Radar Tabriz. Two distinct explosions were reported.
Oct. 29 — Qeshm Island: A missile launcher was struck on Qeshm Island following the launch of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) from the area.
Oct. 29 — Jask Naval Base: The naval base in Jask was struck in an attack reportedly involving four missiles.
Nov. 2 — Qeshm Island: Iranian air defense equipment on Qeshm Island was struck after Iranian forces downed two U.S. unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and attempted to shoot down an American fighter jet. Five explosions were reported, and one surface-to-air missile launcher was confirmed destroyed.
Interactive Map Displaying Suspected U.S. Strikes
Iranian Response and U.S. Reporting
Despite the series of reported strikes, Iranian authorities have publicly accused the United States of responsibility for only one of the incidents. Iranian state-owned media outlets have, however, acknowledged reports of explosions, several of which were initially documented by local groups and [@hey_itsmyturn on X](https://x.com/hey_itsmyturn "@hey_itsmyturn on X").
No direct Iranian retaliatory response has been recorded in connection with any of the reported strikes.
On Nov. 2, Keryex Network reported that the United States had launched strikes on Qeshm Island in response to an Iranian attempt to shoot down an American aircraft conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations against Iran.
The Wall Street Journal and Axios also reported Nov. 2 that U.S. forces had carried out strikes on Qeshm Island, citing separate sources.
The reported incidents indicate that U.S. strikes on Iranian territory have continued for several weeks following an approximately two-month lull in hostilities. The operations have primarily targeted Iranian missile launchers, air defense systems and military installations, suggesting a sustained campaign of limited strikes rather than isolated incidents.
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