Qeshm Island near Bandar Abbas

Iran’s Qeshm Island desalination plant is out of service following a strike since early March. The disruption highlights the island’s strategic importance near key global shipping routes.

Qeshm Island (Iran):

Dimension	Key Details
Location	Is located near Bandar Abbas and is separated by the Khuran Strait.
Geographical Status	Is the largest island in the Persian Gulf.
Strategic Location	Applies to proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.
Strategic Significance	Provides for strategic leverage over maritime traffic for Iran.
Terrain	Comprises rocky coastline with sandy bays and mudflats.