Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
Summary
Iran attacked US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates after the US struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. This exchange is the first direct conflict between the two sides since July and has increased tensions in the region.Key Facts
- The US targeted Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, claiming they were preparing to fire missiles with naval mines.
- Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan and military assets in the UAE.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported casualties from the US strike and warned of further consequences.
- The US Central Command said the attack on Larak Island was defensive to protect civilian ships and global trade routes.
- President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s Kharg Island was heavily damaged, but Iran has not confirmed this.
- Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the US strike a violation of its sovereignty and said it caused civilian and military casualties.
- The IRGC described the retaliatory strikes as legal self-defense under the UN Charter.
- The US claimed it intercepted missiles from Iran targeting Jordan, suggesting Iran’s military power has weakened.
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