Iran targets US military bases in Jordan following Larak Island strikes
Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan on Sunday after U.S. Central Command struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island earlier in the day over concerns Tehran was deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan.
- The strikes followed a U.S. Central Command action against two rocket launchers on Larak Island.
- Concerns were raised about Iran deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Missiles fired into Jordan were intercepted without reported impacts.
- Tehran had intermittently launched strikes at U.S. bases and allies since February.
- The U.S. had not struck Iranian targets since July 29, prioritizing economic policies.
- Iranian forces were observed preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is described as the defining flashpoint of the conflict.
- Iranian media reported the King Hussein and Al Azraq bases were targeted.