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Why Larak Island IsStrategically Important for Iran

The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Leo Sands31 Aug 2026, 02:26 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran

The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

This report is published with credit to The New York Times. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The New York Times →

Source: The New York Times · Leo Sands. Published 31 Aug 2026, 02:26 pm.

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