Qeshm
Britishnoun
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the largest island in the Persian Gulf: part of Iran. Area: 1336 sq km (516 sq miles)
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the chief town of this island
Example Sentences
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The Fars news agency reported an "American missile strike in the vicinity of Qeshm", citing local authorities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Media and residents also reported having heard explosions near Bandar Abbas and the island of Qeshm, Mehr news agency said,
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Minutes before the initial Centcom announcement, Iranian state TV reported explosions in Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas and Jask.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Explosions have also been heard on the island of Qeshm in the Gulf, as well as a number of other cities, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
U.S. warplanes attacked Iranian radar and drone sites on Qeshm Island and Gorik after Iran shot down an American MQ-1 drone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
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