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Qeshm Island

Also known as Qeshm

Qeshm Island is a large Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, Hormozgan Province. Known for its strategic position near critical shipping lanes and as a base for IRGC naval and surveillance operations controlling Strait access. Recently, the island has been repeatedly struck by U.S. forces targeting radar, drone command sites, and tunnel complexes amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026

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U.S. military:

U.S. forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East, June 2.

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U.S. military:

U.S. forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East, June 2.

Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets. Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces.

Moments earlier, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down three one-way attack drones launched by Iran toward civilian mariners that were rightfully transiting regional waters. American forces also conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island.

No U.S. personnel were harmed. CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire.

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We are monitoring the developments out of the Middle East. What we know so far:

- U.S. forces reportedly carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

- Shortly afterward, Kuwaiti authorities announced they were responding to incoming missile and drone threats

- Iranian state-linked sources claim the attacks were aimed at U.S. military installations in Kuwait

- Unconfirmed reports also indicate explosions were heard in parts of Iraq and Bahrain

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U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend.

The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturda...

U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend.

The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters.

No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire."