Middle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month
Summary
The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US attack on Iran in a month. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at US military bases in Jordan and promised further retaliation. Meanwhile, oil prices rose, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz slowed down, and the US announced plans for additional sanctions on Iran.Key Facts
- US forces attacked Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- This was the first US strike against Iran in about one month.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at US bases in Jordan in response.
- Iran said the US attack caused casualties and promised to retaliate further.
- The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to five per day over the weekend.
- Some ships turned off their tracking systems to avoid attacks in the area.
- Oil prices increased by over 2%, with Brent crude rising above $90 per barrel after the strike.
- The US Treasury plans to sanction another bank to restrict financial transactions with Iran.
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