US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Iran

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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island

US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, marking the first known American attack since late July. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported casualties and vowed retaliation. The strike occurred as Iran was reportedly forcing vessels to pay to cross the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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