Qeshm Island Latest News
Iran’s Foreign Minister recently accused the United States of attacking a desalination plant on Qeshm Island, saying it had set a precedent.
About Qeshm Island
- It is the largest island in the Persian Gulf near the Straits of Hormoz.
- It belongs to Iran.
- The Arabic name means “long island.”
- It lies parallel to the Iranian coast, from which it is separated by the Clarence Strait.
- It lies close to the mainland cities of Bandar Abbas and Hormozgan Province.
- It covers an area of 1491 sq.km., which is 2.5 times the second largest island in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain.
- It has an irregular outline and a generally rocky coast except for sandy bays and mud flats fringing the northwest.
- Irregular table-topped hills almost cover Qeshm.
- It has a hot and arid climate, typical of the Persian Gulf region.
- The island comprises 59 towns and villages with a population of about 120,000.
Source: NDTV
Last updated on March, 2026
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