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Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Qeshm Island. It said it responded immediately by attacking US military vessels, inflicting "significant damage

US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters

Qeshm Island](/features/2026/3/17/inside-qeshm-irans-underground-missile-fortress-and-geological-marvel), a strategic point at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz believed to house much of Iran’s naval force, and nearby coastal areas in Bandar Khamir and Sirik in southern Iran

Map of dominance: Why Iran can’t afford to give up Hormuz control

Qeshm Island to the UAE’s Umm al Quwain ‌emirate, while in the east, a second line joins Iran’s Mount Mobarak ⁠and the UAE’s Fujairah. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump