Qeshm
Coverage of Qeshm in the Nexus archive.
- Morning update
An agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza to disarm was reached, with Hamas officials demanding Israel's withdrawal before proceeding. The Iranian army attacked US centers in Kuwait using drones, while the Israeli army obstructed Lebanese military deployment in southern Lebanon and conducted attacks in nearby towns.
- Iranian army claims strikes on US facilities in Kuwait
The Iranian army claimed to have conducted drone strikes on U.S. facilities in Kuwait, targeting fighter jet shelters, satellite communication systems, and equipment warehouses at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base. This action is stated to be in response to a U.S. strike on a residential home in Qeshm that killed several family members.
- Expanding conflict
The US-Iran conflict has expanded to Iraq, Egypt, and other regions, with drone attacks and military strikes causing casualties and escalating tensions. Saudi Arabia and the US targeted Iraqi sites in response to pro-Iran militia attacks, while the US struck Iran's Qeshm island, and Iran attacked Jordan and Kuwait. The involvement of multiple actors increases the risk of miscalculation and regional war.
- An Iranian strike has hit a Chinese firm's building, killing 1, hours after Jordan downs missiles
An Iranian strike hit a Chinese firm’s building in northern Kuwait, killing a worker, hours after Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles. The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to an earlier Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, while fires were reported on two natural gas vessels in Egypt’s Damietta port.
- Morning update
US attacks on Iran escalated following President Donald Trump's remarks, with a strike in Qeshm killing a family and wounding two children. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned against US allies and reaffirmed control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli army intensified attacks in Gaza, killing at least three including a child.
- Jordan shoots down 5 Iranian missiles as US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles launched Thursday, hours after the U.S. military conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran. The U.S. targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, while Iran reported casualties from a strike on Qeshm Island. The conflict escalated further with strikes in Iraq and unexplained fires on Egyptian natural gas vessels.
- Jordan shoots down 5 Iranian missiles as US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles launched Thursday, while the U.S. conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to an earlier Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The U.S. targeted Iranian military facilities, and Iran reported casualties from a strike on Qeshm island. Fires also erupted on two natural gas vessels in Egypt's Damietta port, though no injuries were reported.
- US strike on family home in Iran's Qeshm kills three, including toddler
A US strike on a family home in Qeshm, Iran's Hormozgan province, killed three family members, including a two-year-old child, and injured two others. The deceased included a father, mother, and their toddler, while the injured children aged 7 and 9 were taken to a medical center.
- Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says
Jordan's air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran, hours after the U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The U.S. targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, while Iran reported casualties from attacks in Qeshm and Khuzestan province.
- Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, following U.S. military strikes against Iran in response to an earlier attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The U.S. targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, while Iran reported casualties from strikes on Qeshm and Khuzestan. Drone attacks also damaged vessels in Egypt, raising regional tensions.
- US gradually expands the scope of its attacks on Iran
The United States has expanded airstrikes against Iran, targeting naval forces, coastal defenses, infrastructure, and areas near Tehran, escalating tensions after a ceasefire collapse over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by intensifying attacks on ships in the strait and U.S. bases, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
- Iran's Gulf islands: targets in latest fight over Hormuz
A US missile struck Iran's Larak island, a strategic site in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions escalate over control of the key shipping route. The article highlights the significance of Iranian islands like Larak, Kharg (home to Iran's largest oil terminal), and Qeshm, which are central to regional security and economic interests due to their military and energy infrastructure.
- US-Iran strikes: latest developments
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US targeting Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran retaliating against US allies in the Gulf. Iranian news agencies reported the US attacks around Qeshm.
- Iran war live: US launches more attacks; UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike
The US has conducted additional attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm, and Bandar Abbas. The UAE stated that one person was killed in a tanker strike.
- Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait
Iran warned of retaliation against the US after state media reported explosions in the Strait of Hormuz following American military strikes. The Iranian foreign ministry accused Washington of violating a regional war-ending deal, vowing to protect its interests and national security.
- Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks
The US launched attacks on Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm in Iran following explosions linked to Hormuz attacks. The strikes occurred after the US revoked waivers on Iranian oil exports.
- Iranian media reports explosions in south near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media reported explosions in the south near the Strait of Hormuz, including in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Minab, and Sirik, following Washington's acknowledgment of new strikes. Iranian sources attributed the hits to 'enemy projectiles' in Qeshm and Sirik.
- US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.
- US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, citing an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.
- US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. then struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.
- Kuwait shuts airport after Iranian hit
Kuwait briefly closed its international airport after Iranian drones and missiles caused significant damage to Terminal 1, killing one person and injuring over 60. The airport reopened using another terminal. The attacks are part of a tit-for-tat exchange between Iran and the US, involving strikes on an Iranian oil tanker, a communications tower, a container ship, and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters.
- US says thwarts Iranian missile and drone attacks after strikes on target in Strait of Hormuz
The US claims to have thwarted Iranian missile and drone attacks following strikes on a target in the Strait of Hormuz. The article references the island of Qeshm, separated from Iran by the Clarence Strait.
- Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
The US struck Iran’s Qeshm, and Tehran claimed attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. US President Trump reportedly criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.