Iran Fires 8 Missiles at 2 US Bases in Jordan as US Hits Larak Launchers
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Updated · CNN · Aug 30
Iran Fires 8 Missiles at 2 US Bases in Jordan as US Hits Larak Launchers
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Aug 30
Summary
Jordan said its air defenses destroyed eight missiles after Iran’s IRGC launched missile and drone strikes at two US air bases in the kingdom, with no reported impacts.
The retaliation followed US strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after American forces saw preparations to fire rockets carrying mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
The exchange marked the first direct US-Iran military escalation in more than a month, after the IRGC called the Larak attack a “strategic and deadly mistake” and vowed a response.
Larak sits near the Strait of Hormuz, where CENTCOM said it cleared shipping lanes of sea mines last week and where Iran and Oman are still discussing a plan to restore maritime traffic.
Oil reacted quickly to the renewed tension, with Brent crude rising 2.8% to $90.57 a barrel and US crude up 2.7% to $85.64.