Trump warns of attack on Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump said Iran's Kharg Island was being "blown to smithereens" on Sunday, but provided no details. The White House and US Defense Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. According to the US Central Command, US forces took "limited, precise action" against Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) mine-laying forces on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US said was aimed at preventing Iran from launching more sea mines into the strait.

The US strikes resulted in "casualties", according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck two US military air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles, causing "heavy damage". Jordan's army said it had intercepted eight missiles.

Iran's foreign ministry said armed forces struck US military bases in Jordan in response to the attack on Larak Island, which was reported by Ajel English. Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday after the US strike on Larak Island and Tehran's response.

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