US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions
The US military conducted strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island following detected threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting US military bases in Jordan and the UAE, escalating regional tensions.
Why it matters
This exchange represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, threatening global energy supply routes and regional stability.
The islands of Hormuz (top), Larak (centre) and Qeshm (left). The strikes were the first known American attacks since July./Getty Images The islands of Hormuz (top), Larak (centre) and Qeshm (left). The strikes were the first known American attacks since July./Getty Images US-Israel war on Iran First US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliation US attacks Iranian rocket launchers on island in strait of Hormuz and Tehran targets US bases in Jordan and UAE
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US has reverted to military attacks on Iran for the first time in a month, firing missiles and drones at Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the strait of Hormuz, prompting the Iranian military to attack US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
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