An explosion near Iran’s Larak Island has renewed fears of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. forces reportedly struck two Iranian launchers on the island. Larak Island lies close to the Strait of Hormuz, the vital maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. This video examines what is known about the reported U.S. strike, the Iranian launchers allegedly preparing to deploy sea mines, the unconfirmed casualty reports and the risk of a new U.S.–Iran confrontation around Hormuz.
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