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Iran war: US military strikes Iran's Larak Island
The attack targeting Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz was the first in over a month. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed retaliation. DW has the latest.
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- Why it matters
- The attack on military infrastructure in a strategically vital waterway carries risk of escalation, particularly given Iran's stated intent to retaliate.
- Most affected
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — Passes through waters with active military installations and heightened tension.
- Likely next
- Whether Iran carries out the promised retaliation and what form it takes.
Also reported by: Politico Europe