Qeshm Island
Coverage of Qeshm Island in the Nexus archive.
- Fresh explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm, Kharg
Fresh explosions were reported in Iran's Qeshm Island and Kharg Island, both located south of the country. Iranian media confirmed the renewed blasts in these locations.
- U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on commercial ships. The escalation risks undermining a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ensuring safe passage through the strait and initiating nuclear talks.
- Iran war live: Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm
US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island in response to ship attacks, with the US president threatening to 'militarily complete the job.' Air raid sirens are reported in Bahrain and Kuwait amid the conflict.
- Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran
Explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz in Iran after the US military launched strikes on Iran in response to an attack on a vessel. Iranian media cited 'several explosions' near Tahrui village in Sirik and projectiles striking Qeshm Island, a location within the Strait of Hormuz.
- US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships
The US bombed Iran after President Trump threatened to hit the country 'very hard', leading to explosions on Qeshm Island and ports along the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by closing the Hormuz Strait to all ships.
- US strikes Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash. Iran fires on countries in the region
The United States launched airstrikes against Iran after blaming Tehran for an American attack helicopter crash, while Iran retaliated by firing on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. President Donald Trump accused Iran of delaying negotiations, and tensions escalated as both sides exchanged strikes, threatening a ceasefire. The conflict has disrupted regional stability and driven up global oil prices.
- Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs
Thousands of Iranians in Sirik lost access to drinking water after US strikes damaged two reservoirs in the area. The United States conducted strikes on Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm Island following Iran's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over Gulf waters.
- Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on a US base in Jordan and 21 Gulf targets, including Kuwait and Bahrain, in retaliation for US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military targeted Iranian air defense and surveillance sites after President Donald Trump stated an Apache helicopter was downed. Jordan’s military reported intercepting five Iranian missiles with no damage.
- US, Iran exchange airstrikes after Trump accuses Tehran of downing army helicopter
The US military conducted airstrikes on Iran following a US Army helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump attributed to Iran. Iran denied responsibility and promised retaliation, while the US described the strikes as a 'proportional response.'
- Blasts heard in Iran's Qeshm Island
Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, located in Iran's Daraghan Province. The island, the largest in the Persian Gulf, is situated in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. strikes Iran in response to helicopter downing: CENTCOM
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran targeting air defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz in response to the downing of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone. Both crew members were rescued and are in stable condition, though it remains unclear if the drone strike was intentional. Iran denied responsibility, vowing a 'decisive response' and calling the U.S. allegation a pretense.
- A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted, while the U.S. military responded by attacking Iranian surveillance facilities. The U.S. and Iran exchanged accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire, with Trump stating the situation 'seems to be going quite well' despite ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations.
- US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after intercepting Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire, while Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the strikes, and Pakistan's interior minister was reported en route to Tehran to mediate.
- Iran condemns US ceasefire violations as endangering 'security of region'
Iran's foreign ministry condemns US attacks on Qeshm Island and Goruk as 'adventurist actions' that violate a fragile ceasefire agreement and endanger regional security. The statement holds the US solely responsible for the consequences and urges regional countries to adhere to international law principles.
- Kuwait says it downed 7 Iranian missiles fired on Saturday, reports no casualties
Kuwait's defense ministry confirmed its air defenses downed seven Iranian ballistic missiles fired on Saturday, with no casualties reported. Egypt condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran's IRGC stated the attacks were retaliation for US strikes on Qeshm Island and Goruk.
- Kuwait condemns Iran's 'brazen assault'
Kuwait condemned Iran's missile and drone strikes targeting the country and Bahrain, calling the attack a 'brazen assault' that threatens regional security. US Central Command reported Iran fired seven missiles, which Kuwait's air defenses intercepted, while Bahrain issued public alerts amid aerial threats.
- US Forces Intercept Iranian Ballistic Missiles and Strikes Radar Sites
US forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states. Iran launched seven missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain after the US downed four attack drones. US retaliatory strikes targeted Iranian coastal radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- US says Iranian radar sites hit in Goruk and Qeshm Island
The US military released footage claiming to show strikes on Iranian radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. The footage is presented as evidence of military action against these locations.
- IRGC says it struck ‘enemy bases’ after US attacks on Qeshm Island
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it attacked 'enemy bases' in the region using aerospace missiles in retaliation for US military actions against Iranian targets in Sirik and Qeshm Island. US officials described the strikes on Qeshm Island as self-defense, while Iran has conducted retaliatory operations against US-linked military assets.
- US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites in the Strait of Hormuz after shooting down four Iranian drones believed to target regional maritime traffic. The attacks occurred on Saturday and targeted surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- Centcom says US shot down four Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command (Centcom) reported that American forces shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, which were deemed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. US forces also struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to prevent further attacks.
- Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, straining an already fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US. The attacks resulted in one death and 63 injuries. FRANCE 24's Hoda Abdel-Hamid reported on the incidents.
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iranian supreme leader is involved in US negotiations
President Trump claimed Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is involved in US negotiations and stated Iran has agreed not to develop a nuclear weapon. An Iranian drone attack killed one person at Kuwait's airport, while US forces responded to Iranian attacks in the Hormuz Strait and Qeshm Island. Israel continued strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah amid ongoing tensions.
- Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire
Iran and the U.S. exchanged strikes in the Persian Gulf, damaging Kuwait's main airport and killing one person. The attacks occurred amid stalled ceasefire negotiations, with Iran halting communication with mediators and the U.S. launching retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military facility near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drones as US-Iran talks stall
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait's international airport, causing severe damage. The US responded with self-defensive strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall.
- Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island
An Iranian drone attacked Kuwait’s main airport following US strikes on Qeshm Island. Clashes persist as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
- US military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf
The US military reported defeating Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, including striking a military facility on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM disputed Iranian claims of hitting US bases in Bahrain, asserting all attacks failed despite a US-Iran ceasefire effective since April 8.
- U.S. and Iran in fresh clashes as peace talks stall
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes as peace talks stalled, with the U.S. intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker attempting to reach Iran, claiming it ignored warnings. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied U.S. claims about the success of its attacks.
- Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fresh strikes
The US and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes, complicating Trump's efforts to secure a new ceasefire agreement. US forces disabled a tanker in the Hormuz Strait and attacked sites on Iran's Qeshm Island following Iranian reprisal attacks.
- US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military claims it conducted 'self-defence' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. Iran has targeted Kuwait and Bahrain in response.
- US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks
The US and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes, with the US targeting a tanker and sites on Iran’s Qeshm Island while repelling Iranian attacks in Kuwait and Bahrain. These actions threaten ongoing efforts to secure a new ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.
- Middle East war live: US military says it intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks
The US military intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. It also conducted self-defence strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to US Central Command.
- Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted four strikes against drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific, killing multiple alleged 'narco-terrorists' over a week. Separate 'self-defense strikes' were carried out in Iran targeting radar and drone sites after a U.S. drone was shot down and Iranian missiles were intercepted near Kuwait.
- US bombs radar, drone sites in Iran
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian radar and drone command and control sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, as announced by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on the social platform X.
- US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend
U.S. Central Command conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian radar and command and control sites in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island following the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone over international waters. The strikes targeted Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones, with no American service members harmed.
- U.S. says it struck Iranian drone and radar sites, as Iran claims attack on air base
The U.S. military attacked two targets in Iran, including Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province, claiming strikes on Iranian drone and radar sites. Iran reported an attack on an air base, though the article does not specify if this aligns with the U.S. strikes.
- Iran Says It’s Deployed Mini Subs in Contest to Control Hormuz
Iran has deployed mini submarines in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a contest to control the strategic waterway. The move is likely to escalate tensions in the region. Oil tankers navigate the sea near Qeshm Island, Iran.
- Aramco, Adnoc Sneak Oil Through Hormuz as Iran Menaces Strait
Aramco and Adnoc are sneaking oil through Hormuz as Iran menaces the strait. Oil tankers navigate near Qeshm Island, Iran. This is happening in the Strait of Hormuz on April 28.
- Iran Oil Tanker Likely Beat US Blockade, Satellite Tracker Says
An Iran oil tanker has likely evaded a US blockade according to satellite tracking data. The tanker was spotted in the Strait of Hormuz near Qeshm Island, Iran. This development may have implications for global oil markets and US-Iran relations.
- Hormuz Remains Largely Deserted as US and Iran Vie for Control
The Strait of Hormuz remains largely deserted as the US and Iran vie for control. Boats travel near the seafront on Qeshm Island, Iran. The region is a key location for global trade and energy supplies.