United StatesThe United States military conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets on Larak Island to prevent the deployment of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. This marks the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July, when President Trump halted a two-week military campaign in the region. In response, Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, though none hit their target, and Jordan’s air defenses intercepted eight missiles. The U.S. military had previously cleared mines from the strait’s main shipping lane and warned Iran that any future mine placements would face immediate action. Iranian state media claimed a drone carried out the strike, resulting in two deaths and two injuries, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed retaliation.
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