US Strikes Larak Island, Iran Retaliates Against US Bases in Jordan and UAE

On Sunday, American military forces targeted two Iranian missile launchers located on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US strikes on Iranian soil since late July. A US official indicated that IRGC troops were set to fire rockets alongside sea mines. Following the attack, the IRGC confirmed casualties and promised retaliation, warning of economic and military repercussions for the US. In response, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at US installations in Jordan and Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, with sirens sounding in Qatar. While the US asserted that most missiles were intercepted, the IRGC claimed substantial damage. Ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist as Iran and Oman discuss a new transit route. Additionally, a leaked Pentagon document raised alarms about the viability of the operation in Iran.