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Iran launches ballistic missiles at US bases after Larak Island strike
The news comprises Iran’s retaliation with ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan following the Larak Island strike. The development comprises attention on Larak Island and the Strait of Hormuz due to their proximity to a major maritime choke point.
Larak Island and Strait of Hormuz:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Larak Island: location | Larak Island comprises a small island in the Straits of Hormuz. |
| Larak Island: relative position | Larak Island comprises a position south of Hormuz Island, about 45 km southeast of Bandar Abbas, and 18 km southeast of the eastern end of Qeshm Island. |
| Larak Island: area | Larak Island comprises roughly 49 square kilometres. |
| Larak Island: strategic context | Larak Island comprises proximity to one of the world’s most important maritime choke points, closely tied to the Strait of Hormuz. |
| Strait of Hormuz: geographic setting | The Strait of Hormuz comprises a narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, specifically the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam (Oman). |
| Strait of Hormuz: east-west water bodies | The Strait of Hormuz comprises the Gulf of Oman on the east and the Persian Gulf on the west. |
| Strait of Hormuz: sea-channel linkage | The Strait of Hormuz comprises the only sea channel linking the oil-rich Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. |
| Strait of Hormuz: coastal sides | The Strait of Hormuz comprises Iran on the north coast and the United Arab Emirates on the south coast. |
| Strait of Hormuz: islands | The Strait of Hormuz comprises islands such as Hengam, Hormuz, and Qishm. |