Qeshm Island: Quick Facts

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Nov. 10, 2026

News •

Explosions heard on Qeshm Island, multiple locations in Iran, state media says - report • Nov. 8, 2026, 3:37 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

US hits anti-arcraft device on Iran's Queshm Island in minor strikes, Donald Trump says • Nov. 8, 2026, 7:57 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Qatar PM says US-Iran mediation making progress, deal still possible • Nov. 7, 2026, 7:57 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead • Nov. 3, 2026, 2:11 PM ET (AP)

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Map of Iran and surrounding countries, highlighting the location of Qeshm Island in orange off Iran's southern coast in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. Neighboring countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Pakistan are also labeled.

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