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Iran — Qeshm Island

Tracked across 28 events · 6435 articles · First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last active Aug 17, 2026

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Impact: The island was the site of the strike, causing local damage and displacement. It is strategically located in the Strait of Hormuz.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Accidents
Satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show two oil slicks have appeared in Iranian waters in the Gulf, as tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels by Iran and the United States raise…
Impact: The island's coastline is being polluted by oil slicks, damaging local ecosystems and potentially affecting tourism and fishing. It is a key location in the spill.
Aug 14, 2026 · 15 articles
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International
Iran warned of environmental degradation in the Strait of Hormuz after an oil spill reached its southern Qeshm island, calling for compensation from those responsible. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei claimed preliminary evidence indicates a…
Impact: The island's southern coast was affected by the oil spill, with cleanup efforts nearly complete. It is a symbol of the environmental damage in the region.
Aug 12, 2026 · 15 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island>>> was the target of 'self-defense' strikes by U.S. forces in response to attempted attacks by Iran>>>. This location is significant as a site of military engagement in the conflict.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island>>>, a strategic island near the Strait of Hormuz>>> hosting a military base and oil terminal, was reportedly struck by United States>>> projectiles.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island>>> was targeted by United States>>> military strikes on an Iranian military ground control station and a telecommunications tower, which Iran>>> condemned as acts of aggression.
Jun 03, 2026 · 125 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island was targeted by US forces in self-defense strikes following Iranian missile attacks.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island is a location on the Strait of Hormuz where the US struck Iranian surveillance sites in response to drone attacks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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Renewed clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces have intensified, with at least one soldier killed in Taiz and dozens of troops killed in recent attacks. The Houthis have targeted government-held areas with…
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island is the site of an oil spill, causing environmental damage and cleanup efforts by Iran.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The US launched strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Iran — Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz.
May 27, 2026 · 338 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island is an Iranian location that experienced explosions and US strikes, indicating the geographical spread of the conflict within Iran.
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island, a strategic Iranian military and energy infrastructure site, was targeted by airstrikes carried out by the United Arab Emirates.
May 29, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island hosts Iranian naval assets used to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and has been struck by US forces.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island, an Iranian island strategically located in the Strait of Hormuz, showed smoke rising from its port, indicating its involvement in the conflict and potential disruption to shipping.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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International
Impact: United States>>> Central Command conducted strikes on Iran — Qeshm Island>>> near the Strait of Hormuz>>> after attempted Iranian attacks, indicating ongoing military engagements in the region.
Jun 01, 2026 · 269 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island island was targeted by US strikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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International
Impact: Strategic island near the strait, targeted by U.S. strikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile, raising the prospect of further attacks.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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International
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island is an Iranian island where explosions were reported.
Jul 21, 2026 · 36 articles
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International
The US-Iran war, ongoing since late February, has severely disrupted global oil markets. The conflict has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil…
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island hosts Iranian naval assets and was struck by US forces.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Accidents
The tanker Caroline Bezengi, carrying nearly one million barrels of Russian crude oil, ran aground off Oman's Hallaniyat Islands on June 30, 2026, after reporting an explosion off Yemen on June 8. The vessel, part…
Impact: Iran — Qeshm Island's beaches and mangroves have been affected by a separate oil slick, adding to regional environmental damage.
Aug 01, 2026 · 97 articles
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International
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and LNG shipments, remains effectively closed following the US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28. Iran has asserted control over the strait and…
Impact: Site of oil spill; environmental damage.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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International
A coordinated series of cyberattacks targeted municipal water and wastewater systems across at least seven U.S. states, including more than 30 community water systems in United States — Minnesota, over a 48-hour period in late…
Impact: Mentioned as a target of U.S. strikes. Not directly involved in the water attacks.
Jul 28, 2026 · 210 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 157 articles
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Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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May 07, 2026 · 62 articles
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May 04, 2026 · 185 articles
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May 18, 2026 · 102 articles
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