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Larak Island: Iran's military foothold over the Strait of Hormuz
Larak Island, roughly 30 square miles in area, serves as a key military base from which Iran can monitor and control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil transit routes. Iran's military presence there allows it to exert pressure on tankers and warships passing through the strait. The island's strategic importance has grown amid rising US-Iran tensions.
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