US conducts airstrikes near Iran’s Qeshm amid 2026 war escalation

The US has conducted airstrikes near Iran's Qeshm during a period of war escalation in 2026. Simultaneously, Iran's IRGC targeted the US Al Udeid Air Base located in Qatar, further intensifying the conflict. These events align with reports of military action against a Gulf state occurring by July 9, which reached a 99.9% probability. Both nations have engaged in direct military operations, marking a significant increase in hostilities within the region during this ongoing 2026 escalation.