# US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks

https://mins.news/en/item/37876

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-30 20:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/30/us-strikes-irans-lark-island-in-first-attack-in-weeks?traffic_source=rss

> The US struck Iran’s southern Larak Island, targeting launchers that officials said were preparing to fire mine-carrying rockets towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said several soldiers were killed or injured and vowed retaliation, raising the risk of renewed military confrontation after months of conflict.

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