America has attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island as part of the Hormuz blockade. Centcom says that it has targeted an oil tanker near Qeshm Island with the Hellfire missile. Earlier on June 1 also, America had attacked Qeshm Island. At that time, America had attacked Qeshm Island as an act of self-defense. America has carried out air strikes on this island at least four times during the entire war.
Qeshm Island is considered one of the checkpoints of Hormuz. From an oil and security perspective iran This island is very important. This is the reason why immediately after the attack on the island, Iran attacked America’s military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Clash despite ceasefire
In early April, Iran and America had announced ceasefire. After this, talks are going on between the two regarding the nuclear agreement. In late May, America tried to attack some Iranian targets. Most of the attacks are being carried out in Hormuz.
wall street journal According to this, America has blocked the Gulf of Oman against Iran’s blockade in Hormuz. According to the report, despite this, Iranian tankers are continuing the oil supply uninterrupted. Iran is selling 1.5 million barrels of oil every day amid all the restrictions.
Qeshm Island has an important role in this mission. This island is close to Hormuz, from where tankers can easily enter the Gulf of Oman. From here the tankers silently move towards China.
Why is Qeshm Island important?
1. This island is called the missile city of Iran. Here Iran has hidden missiles under the ground. Islamic Revolutionary Guard soldiers attack UAE, Kuwait and other Gulf countries from this island. There are also many underground bunkers here.
2. Hormuz is completely monitored from this island of Iran. The entrance to Hormuz through the island is controlled by Islamic Revolutionary Guard soldiers. This island is surrounded by mountains. Attack or military operation here is not easy for the enemies.
3. Qeshm is an important center of oil and gas reserves. 1 lakh barrels of oil is extracted daily from Hengam Centre, 40 kilometers away from Qeshm. There is also an oil terminal in Qeshm, where oils are processed.
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