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News: The US struck Larak Island on August 30 after observing Iranian forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
About Larak Island
- Larak Island is a small island near the Strait of Hormuz with major strategic importance due to its location.
- Location: It is approximately 45 km southeast of Bandar Abbas, south of Hormuz Island and about 18 km southeast of the eastern end of Qeshm Island.
- Area: The island covers roughly 49 sq. km.
- Key Features:
- Strategic location: Larak, Qeshm and Hormuz form a group of three islands near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Military Foothold: Iran has a military outpost on Larak Island, which provides a base to monitor ships passing through the waterway.
- Control over Shipping: Iran has directed vessels to use a route passing north of Larak, close to its coastline.
- Sea Mine Concern: The US struck the island after observing Iranian forces preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
