Iran fires retaliatory strikes following US attacks on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz

The US launched an attack on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. According to the US Central Command, the attack was aimed at preventing Iran from launching more sea mines into the strait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the US strikes resulted in "casualties" and vowed "response and punishment".

In retaliation, Iran launched an attack on two US military bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles, causing "heavy damage" according to Tehran's Revolutionary Guards. Jordan's army reported intercepting eight missiles. The exchange of fire marks a fresh flare-up in the six-month war between the US and Iran.

The US attack on Larak Island and Iran's subsequent retaliation come as the Trump administration has prioritised "economic warfare" over military strikes on Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global shipping, and Iran has been making tanker traffic pass by Larak Island for checking and reportedly forcing vessels to pay to cross.

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