Qeshm island
Coverage of Qeshm island in the Nexus archive.
- Report: Iran rescues over a dozen bulk carrier crew after collision in Hormuz Strait
Iran rescued 23 foreign crew members after a bulk carrier collided with another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing serious damage and prompting an emergency evacuation. The crew was safely transferred to Qeshm Island.
- Explosions reported across Iran as US completes latest wave of strikes
Explosions were reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, home to an underground missile city, as US Central Command announced completing strikes against the clerical regime. Retaliatory strikes have been exchanged between Iranian and US forces.
- US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American assets in Gulf states in flareup over Hormuz
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran targeting military assets near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliation against US allies in Gulf states like Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The conflict, part of an ongoing dispute over Hormuz, resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage in Iran and attacks on military bases in the region.
- Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask, and Qeshm Island as the US bombs Iranian cities again amid an intensifying Hormuz standoff.
- The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
The United States launched strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused the ship to catch fire and left a crew member missing. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. military stated its aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial ships in the strait, while the UN warned of catastrophic consequences if hostilities escalate.
- US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The United States attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in a crew member going missing. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, while the U.S. conducted further strikes targeting missile systems and Revolutionary Guard boats. The U.S. and Iran remain in a 60-day interim deal to resolve tensions over control of the strait, a critical global oil and gas route.
- Iran says almost a dozen ‘enemy projectiles’ targeted Qeshm Island
Iran reported that nearly a dozen 'enemy projectiles' targeted Qeshm Island. New explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
- Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to retaliatory attacks by Iran on multiple countries. Iran reported military targets on Qeshm Island and coastal cities were hit, while the U.S. targeted missile systems and Revolutionary Guard assets to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping.
- Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting military sites on Qeshm island and cities like Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad. The U.S. targeted missile systems and Revolutionary Guard boats to degrade Iran's ability to attack shipping, as tensions escalate amid stalled negotiations over control of the strait. The UN expressed concern over the conflict.
- Iranian state media report new attacks on military targets on Iran’s Qeshm island near the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported new attacks on military targets in Iran's Qeshm island near the Strait of Hormuz. The report was cited by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Blasts heard along Iran's coastal areas, Iranian media reports
The United States launched strikes on Iran, resulting in explosions reported along the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman, including cities like Bushehr, Asaluyeh, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm Island. Iranian media, including Mehr news and IRIB, reported the blasts.
- 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.