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Iran has just launched anti-ship cruise missiles and drones from Larak Island…

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication Aug 30, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC

Original report: The Hormuz LetterOriginal publication Aug 30, 2026, 06:55 PM UTCEditorial policy

BREAKING: Iran has just launched anti-ship cruise missiles and drones from Larak Island toward vessels under US escort in the US-backed southern Omani corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, with 3 loud blasts heard in Larak, per multiple initial reports. Iran appears to be escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

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