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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.

August 30, 2026 at 11:53 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"all mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran as part of its efforts to blockade the route had been detonated or removed."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"the attack a 'strategic and fatal mistake by the Trump regime' and said that the 'enemy will pay the consequences of this miscalculation in both the economic and military fields'."

— Hossein Mohebbi , Activist

"Trump's claim as a 'propaganda' deception."

— Kazem Gharibabadi , Politician

Key People

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Donald TrumpPoliticianRight

Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.

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Hossein MohebbiActivist

Hossein Mohebbi is a spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Kazem GharibabadiPolitician

Kazem Gharibabadi is Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister.

Locations

Bandar Abbas, Iran Larak Island, Iran Iran Jordan, Jordan United States

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attack civilians drones hormuz Iran lark island middle east military sanctions us strikes

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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 3 persons

Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.

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