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Qeshm Island

Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz amid air defence activity

Explosions were reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Tuesday afternoon, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, which said the cause of the incident remains unknown. The island, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has recently seen heightened military and security activity, with no official confirmation yet from Iranian authorities.

19 May 2026-16:30
Iran says it launched counterattack after US actions in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian authorities said the country’s armed forces carried out an immediate response to what they described as US military aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s southern coastline.

08 May 2026-08:59
Iran says spy drones intercepted over Qeshm Island

Iranian officials have said that air defence systems confronted suspected spy drones over Qeshm Island, explaining that loud sounds reported in the area were not caused by explosions or damage.

06 May 2026-09:35
IRGC issues map of controlled zones in strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday issued a new map outlining areas in the Strait of Hormuz that it says under its control.

04 May 2026-19:07
Thai ship hit in Hormuz reportedly runs aground in Iran

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel, Mayuree Naree, has reportedly run aground near Qeshm Island after previously coming under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

27 Mar 2026-10:14
US marines consider island sizures to secure Strait of Hormuz

The United States Marine Corps is considering plans to seize key islands near the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital shipping routes and counter potential threats from Iran.

19 Mar 2026-15:57