Kish Island sits at the edge of the Strait of Hormuz, which means it sits at the edge of everything: global oil flows, regional power dynamics, and, somewhat unexpectedly, Iran’s most ambitious digital finance experiment. On July 13, 2026, US strikes hit the island, with at least one projectile exploding near a water and electricity facility. The conflict that the ceasefire was supposed to end, apparently did not end.
Iranian state media reported between two and six separate explosions. Social media footage showed fires at the island’s port area. US Central Command confirmed the strikes were ordered by President Trump and targeted military-related infrastructure on the island. Strikes continued into July 14.
