US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island, Iran Retaliates
💡 Why it matters
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could spike global oil prices and trigger a wider regional war involving US allies.
The US struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz after observing IRGC forces preparing to launch sea mines. Iran retaliated by striking US airbases in Jordan, marking the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
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BBC News
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
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The Guardian
US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, sparking reprisal attack on airbases in Jordan
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