US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
Summary
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack killed and wounded several soldiers and citizens and vowed a response.
Key Points
- US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to a US official.
- Iranian forces were reportedly preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said the attack killed and wounded several soldiers and civilians and promised retaliation.
- Iran later launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan, with most incoming missiles reportedly intercepted.
