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Over 10 projectiles reportedly hit Qeshm island

Mehr News Agency

Mehr News Agency

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July 12, 2026

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Over 10 projectiles reportedly hit Qeshm island

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The governor of the Qeshm island in the Persian Gulf reported over ten projectiles hit the island on Sunday afternoon.

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Multiple explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island

10 to 11 projectiles struck Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, IRNA news agency reports, citing Qeshm governor

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

Projectiles Hit Iran's Qeshm Island As Washington-Tehran Trade Blows

More than 10 projectiles struck Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm in the strategic Strait of Hormuz today, state media reported, as hostilities resumed between Tehran and Washington. ...

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnig [...]

The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnight, with Lebanese media reporting two casualties. It's notable because nearly all recent IDF strikes have been in the Nabatieh district, a hit in the Tyre area is described as a rare deviation, suggesting a possible widening of operations.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Thousands pack Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for annual dragon boat races

Thousands of spectators and paddlers have descended on Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade to cheer and compete as the 50th anniversary of the city’s annual International Dragon Boat Races gets under way. More than 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Australia and Qatar, are competing in the two-day event starting on Saturday, drawing tourists and locals alike to cheer on their favourite teams as they race across Victoria Harbour. Visitors to the harbourfront lauded the “well...

TASS

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· Jun 29, 2026

Israeli army strikes three Hezbollah command centers in response to ceasefire violations

The IDF attacks targeted the areas of Nabatieh and Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

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Related coverage for "Over 10 projectiles reportedly hit Qeshm island": Anadolu Agency — Multiple explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island. NDTV — Projectiles Hit Iran's Qeshm Island As Washington-Tehran Trade Blows. Hananya Naftali — [Video] The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnig [...]. South China Morning Post — Thousands pack Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for annual dragon boat races. TASS — Israeli army strikes three Hezbollah command centers in response to ceasefire violations. Assahifa — Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign