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Qeshm is an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz of the Persian Gulf, with an area of about 1,500 square kilometres (580 sq mi). Separated from the Iranian mainland by the Clarence Strait, Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. The island is part of Qeshm County, Daraghan Province. There is a hidden missile city underneath the island, which contains various missiles, rockets, and drones. The island is home to the Namakdan Salt Cave, one of the longest known salt caves in the world, which is part of the Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Image from RT: US launches ‘defensive’ strikes after Iran downs American drone (VIDEO)RT

US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island

US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island Was Defensive in Nature - Reports

Headline: Sputnik State media

The US military struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, where five powerful explosions were reported, as Iran's foreign minister says intensive mediated talks with the US…

6 confirmed · 36 one-source8 outletsUpdated

Image from RT: US-Iran talks end without dealRT

US Iran strikes

US-Iran talks end without deal

Headline: RT State media

Trump says the US is easily winning the war with Iran, is in no hurry to resume strikes, and has not decided on military action, while Iran warns any renewed.

30 confirmed · 164 one-source14 outletsUpdated

Image from Euronews: Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks againEuronews

Middle EastDeveloping

Iran warnings of retaliation amid mediation efforts

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei ordered commanders to answer any US or Israeli attack with an immediate, geographically unrestricted response, said Iran would set the…

5 confirmed · 30 one-source7 outletsUpdated

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