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US military hits Iranian island after American aircraft was targeted, official says

Qeshm, Iran ·

Qeshm is the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil exports from the Gulf, and belongs to Iran. The area has seen recurring tensions between Tehran and Washington over Gulf navigation for years.

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