Iran's Larak Island foothold strengthens Strait of Hormuz leverage

Iran's military presence on Larak Island, a 30-square-mile island in the Strait of Hormuz, enhances its ability to disrupt or control shipping through the strategic waterway. The report underscores Iran's expanding asymmetric naval capabilities and its leverage over global energy transit. This development signals heightened risk to maritime security and oil flows, though the immediate operational impact remains uncertain.