Iran Fires Missiles at Bases in Jordan Following US Attack

Following US military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against bases in Jordan.

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Iran launches missiles at bases in Jordan after US attack | CNN

The first major escalation between the parties in over a month occurred after the US military announced it had struck Iranian targets on Larak Island.

Military Operation on Larak Island

The US military launched an airstrike on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after observing Iranian forces preparing to fire mined rockets into the Strait of Hormuz.

Retaliatory Strikes on Bases in Jordan

Immediately following this military move, Iran launched missiles at bases located in Jordan in retaliation against US forces.

These reciprocal moves constitute the first serious escalation of tension between the parties in the region in over a month.