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 largest island in the Gulf, Qeshm stretches for around 100 kilometres across the Strait of Hormuz, dominating the entrance to the Gulf.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Iranian news agencies reported that the United States had launched strikes around Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Minutes before the initial Centcom announcement, Iranian state TV reported explosions in Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas and Jask.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
On Tuesday, explosions were reported in Sirik, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, sites in or near the strait, according to Iranian media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Iranian state media said strikes hit Qeshm island, Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
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