Summary
Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is home to Iran's underground missile facilities, known as "missile cities." The island has become a strategic military point in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with recent tensions leading to military actions affecting the local population and global oil supply routes.
Key Facts
- Qeshm Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supply.
- The island hosts Iran's underground missile facilities, often called "missile cities."
- Iran has used these facilities to threaten control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. and Iran are currently at odds, with military actions impacting Qeshm.
- A U.S. airstrike recently targeted a desalination plant on the island, disrupting water supplies.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard responded with attacks against U.S. forces in Bahrain.
- The island is home to about 148,000 residents, mainly Sunni Muslims who speak a unique dialect known as Bandari.
- Qeshm's strategic importance dates back to colonial times, with historic ties to Portuguese and British control.
