"Larak Island's strategic position allows it to act as a natural observation deck and gatekeeper for maritime movement in the Strait of Hormuz."
"The passage monitored by the IRGC acts as a 'safe corridor' for approved ships, allowing transit under Iranian supervision."
Larak Island, measuring 49 sq km, is crucial to Iran's maritime strategy in the Strait of Hormuz. It functions as a natural observation point and gatekeeper for maritime traffic. Since the onset of the current conflict, Iran has redirected certain vessels through a narrow corridor north of Larak Island, which is within its territorial waters. This corridor is overseen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and serves as a 'safe corridor' for approved ships, ensuring transit under Iranian supervision.
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