The islands off Iran's southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-03-13 01:39 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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FILE -A view of the island of Qeshm, which oversees the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, on Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
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