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"This is not Harry Potter who comes, casts a spell and things stop working". What do the US attacks on Larak mean?

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 09:30

The United States carried out attacks this week on the Iranian island of Larak, at a sensitive time during the ongoing negotiation process with Iran. The military action comes at a time when diplomatic efforts are underway between both parties.

CNN Portugal commentator Tiago André Lopes analyzes the motivations and impact of these American attacks, seeking to contextualize the meaning of the military operation in the current geopolitical scenario.

The phrase "This is not Harry Potter who comes, casts a spell and things stop working" seems to suggest that the attacks will not have the immediate or decisive effect that some might expect, underscoring the complexity of the situation between the two countries.

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