Kish Island
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Kish Island has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2026 on NPR. Standardizes to common geopolitical spelling.
Kish is a 91.5-square-kilometre (35.3 mi2) resort island in Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan Province, off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. The island's population center is the city of Kish. Owing to its free trade zone status, the island is marketed as a consumers' paradise, offering shopping centers, tourist attractions, and resort hotels. It has an estimated population of around 55,205 residents and about 12 million visitors annually.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on NPR |
| Type | island |
| Country | Iran |
What do podcasts say about Kish Island?
2 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch and NPR.
Yesterday Donald Trump struck Keshum Island.
MeidasTouch · · Hear itWhen Kisham Island was hit earlier this week by the US.
NPR · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Kish Island?
2 shows discussed Kish Island in these episodes.
- MeidasTouch — 1 episode
Yesterday Donald Trump struck Keshum Island.
Trump Has MASSIVE MELTDOWN at MAR-A-LAGO!!! - NPR — 1 episode
When Kisham Island was hit earlier this week by the US.
Iran's response to midterm results / The blame game / Risks and opportunities
Who talks about Kish Island on podcasts?
Kish Island came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on MeidasTouch.
What is Kish Island mentioned alongside?
Kish Island is most often mentioned alongside Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and Manama.
Mentioned together: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Manama, Dubai, Emirates Airline, Gaza, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Ben Meiselas