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Daily Express
Jul 2026
Donald Trump issues chilling new WW3 threat to Iran as Larak Island hit
A reported US missile strike on Iran’s Larak Island heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Donald Trump to warn that the US would target Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks vessels in the area. Iranian authorities launched an investigation into the incident, while the Tasnim news agency reported limited details on the missile used or the extent of damage. The situation underscores the strategic importance of the waterway and the fragile state of US-Iran relations.
Express.co.uk
Jul 2026
Donald Trump issues chilling new WW3 threat to Iran as Larak Island hit
A reported missile strike hit Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an investigation by Iranian authorities after residents heard a loud explosion. Citing the incident, Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that the US would destroy Iranian bridges or power plants if Iran attacks ships in the strategic waterway. Tasnim News Agency said no official details about the missile’s origin or damage have been confirmed, while tensions in the vital oil‑shipping corridor continue to rise.