Qeshm Island.
island in Qeshm County, Iran
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.Well supported528 reports38 developments inside
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Talks are underway involving Iranian official Abbas Araghchi, former President Donald Trump, and the strategic situation of Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Donald Trump issued tariff warnings while Qeshm Island was the site of a drone downing during the US-Israeli war.Some support1 report
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Iran asserts control over traffic through the strait via Qeshm Island while seeking shipping agreements with Oman.Well supported89 reports
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An Iranian commercial vessel was struck off Qeshm Island on September 13, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Explosions reported on Qeshm Island as Trump blames Tehran and clashes threaten the near-total closure of Hormuz.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Governor of Qeshm Island reported an incident involving Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.Some support12 reports
One to three months ago
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The Iranian regime is using Qeshm Island for strategic control while the capital, Tehran, faces severe water shortages.Well supported21 reports1 development inside
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US military action targets Kish Island, Qeshm Island, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas, with potential Israeli intervention.Well supported59 reports7 developments inside
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Qeshm Island is confirmed to be part of the country's territory.Some support6 reports
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Explosions were heard in Sirik and Qeshm Island within Hormozgan province.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Military movements and drone presence were observed in Sirik and Bandar Abbas, while local closures were attributed to El Niño.Some support1 report
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Iranian strikes targeted US bases in the region, while US forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island and the surrounding river area.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Iranian state media reported hits in Khuzestan Province and on Qeshm Island, while the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at US forces.Well supported24 reports1 development inside
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An incident occurred on Qeshm Island off the Iran coast amid ongoing international hostilities.Some support1 report
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Airstrikes on Qeshm Island resulted in casualties, including Zahra Jafari, while assessment of bomb damage was underway.Some support1 report
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On July 31, 2026, reciprocal strikes escalated, involving IRGC claims of attacks on Jordan's Al Azraq Air Base, while US forces reportedly attacked residential homes on Qeshm Island.Well supported4 reports
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Local infrastructure issues affect regional travel near Logan Lake and Qeshm Island.Some support2 reports
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Strikes began on July 1st targeting Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, involving Iranian assets and linked to threats made by Donald Trump.Some support21 reports1 development inside
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Iran and US forces engaged in major strikes across the Gulf region, targeting bases, infrastructure, and oil tankers.Some support1 report
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Qeshm Island was targeted by an alleged Iranian missile strike on June 1.Well supported4 reports
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US jets struck near Qeshm Island while Iranian drones attacked a Kuwaiti base on January 1, 2014.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Qeshm Island was targeted by projectiles during recent strikes on 2026-06-27.Some support1 report
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US-led assaults impacted Sirik water infrastructure and strikes were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported23 reports
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Iranian drones targeted sites on Qeshm Island, coinciding with the failure of ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon.Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Qeshm Island
Recent events traced to Qeshm Island, step by stepAround Qeshm Island this week
News at the entities that move Qeshm Island most-
Donald Trump TransactionalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Qeshm Island
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalBritish police are investigating potential ties between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a foiled attack.Moves Qeshm Island
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Washington StructuralA school district is installing geothermal systems at locations including Jefferson and Washington, utilizing RIOS for its Spanish immersion program.Moves Qeshm Island
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Iran Shared contextA bill, named after Lindsey Graham, has been signed authorizing sanctions on Russian officials and energy, while also extending sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors.Moves Qeshm Island
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American OperationalCTP is leading an investigation at RAF Fairford while US warplanes stage strikes targeting Iran.Moves Qeshm Island
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Tehran OperationalIran closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting petroleum liquids movement and raising inflation concerns, which Donald Trump views as a potential solution.Moves Qeshm Island
Connections
The 21 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hormozgan Province Structural
Qeshm Island is geographically located within the boundaries of Hormozgan Province.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Operational
The IRGC utilizes Qeshm Island for operational installations, and military actions against the island trigger IRGC retaliation.
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Washington Structural
The island is subject to military action originating from the political entity represented by Washington.
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Donald Trump Transactional
A policy stance associated with Donald Trump led to military strikes against Qeshm Island in response to Iranian attacks.
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Zahra Jafari Transactional
An airstrike on Qeshm Island resulted in the death of Zahra Jafari.
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Iran Shared context
Iran utilizes Qeshm Island for strategic control and hosts its installations there.
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American Operational
American forces conducted a military strike on sites located on Qeshm Island.
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Lamerd Mentioned together
Qalibaf linked the Qeshm attack to crimes that occurred in Lamerd.
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FREDERIC Gras Shared context
FREDERIC Gras assessed bomb damage on Qeshm Island.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Shared context
The operational routes of the IRGC Navy are defined to pass near Qeshm Island, establishing it as a geographical backdrop for their operations.
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Tehran Operational
Tehran's jurisdiction and actions are required to manage shipping traffic incidents involving Qeshm Island.
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Middle East Shared context
Qeshm Island is a specific location situated within the broader geopolitical context of the Middle East.
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Bandar Abbas Shared context
The island is geographically situated near the port city of Bandar Abbas.
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Sirik Shared context
Both locations were observed to be near surveillance facilities.
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Iran Shared context
Qeshm Island is a geographical location within the broader context of Iran.
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Oman Shared context
Qeshm Island and Oman share a geopolitical context within the Gulf region affected by regional conflicts.
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Qeshm Shared context
Qeshm Island is geographically situated within the broader Qeshm region.
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Hormuz Shared context
Qeshm Island is geographically located within the Strait of Hormuz.
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Larak Island Shared context
Larak Island is geographically located near the coast of Qeshm Island.
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Alaska Shared context
No evidence links Qeshm Island to Alaska; the evidence focuses solely on Qeshm Island's geopolitical context in Iran.
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Hengam Island Shared context
The two islands share a geographical context, allowing for potential shared situational awareness regarding events in the region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Talks are underway involving Iranian official Abbas Araghchi, former President Donald Trump, and the strategic situation of Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Donald Trump issued tariff warnings while Qeshm Island was the site of a drone downing during the US-Israeli war.
- Iran asserts control over traffic through the strait via Qeshm Island while seeking shipping agreements with Oman.
- An Iranian commercial vessel was struck off Qeshm Island on September 13, 2026.
August 2026
5 events- Governor of Qeshm Island reported an incident involving Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qeshm Island is confirmed to be part of the country's territory.
- Military movements and drone presence were observed in Sirik and Bandar Abbas, while local closures were attributed to El Niño.
- An incident occurred on Qeshm Island off the Iran coast amid ongoing international hostilities.
- Airstrikes on Qeshm Island resulted in casualties, including Zahra Jafari, while assessment of bomb damage was underway.
July 2026
8 events- US military action targets Kish Island, Qeshm Island, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas, with potential Israeli intervention.
- Iranian strikes targeted US bases in the region, while US forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island and the surrounding river area.
- Iranian state media reported hits in Khuzestan Province and on Qeshm Island, while the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at US forces.
- On July 31, 2026, reciprocal strikes escalated, involving IRGC claims of attacks on Jordan's Al Azraq Air Base, while US forces reportedly attacked residential homes on Qeshm Island.
- Local infrastructure issues affect regional travel near Logan Lake and Qeshm Island.
- Strikes began on July 1st targeting Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, involving Iranian assets and linked to threats made by Donald Trump.
- Iran and US forces engaged in major strikes across the Gulf region, targeting bases, infrastructure, and oil tankers.
- US jets struck near Qeshm Island while Iranian drones attacked a Kuwaiti base on January 1, 2014.
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June 2026
8 events- Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.
- Explosions reported on Qeshm Island as Trump blames Tehran and clashes threaten the near-total closure of Hormuz.
- The Iranian regime is using Qeshm Island for strategic control while the capital, Tehran, faces severe water shortages.
- Explosions were heard in Sirik and Qeshm Island within Hormozgan province.
- Qeshm Island was targeted by an alleged Iranian missile strike on June 1.
- Qeshm Island was targeted by projectiles during recent strikes on 2026-06-27.
- US-led assaults impacted Sirik water infrastructure and strikes were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian drones targeted sites on Qeshm Island, coinciding with the failure of ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon.