The United States military has launched strikes targeting two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, marking the first US offensive action against Iran since late July. US Central Command stated the strikes were aimed at destroying launch equipment prepared for attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it had attacked US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Reports suggest the US strike on Larak Island resulted in casualties among Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Prompting Retaliatory Attacks on Jordan and UAE Bases
TLDR
US struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
Several IRGC soldiers killed; first US strike since July.
Iran retaliated, attacking US bases in Jordan.
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