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US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island, Iran Retaliates

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take

This tit-for-tat escalation risks a broader conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

💡 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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📡 Where we spotted it (2)

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, sparking reprisal attack on airbases in Jordan

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