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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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
Not long after, a statement from Iran's top military command said US "aerial attacks" struck the coasts of Bandar Khamir, Sirik and Qeshm Island.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Ships given permission to pass sail to the north of the regular channel through a corridor between Iran’s Qeshm and Larak islands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Ships that are allowed to pass through the strait sail a corridor between Iran’s Qeshm and Larak islands; some reports say that’s to avoid mines placed in the water by Iran.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Strikes have knocked out a desalination plant on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported, without saying when the attack took place.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
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