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US strikes 2 Iranian launchers on Larak Island
BBC News··31 Aug
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island, a US official said, marking the first known American attack on Iran since late July. US Central Command said IRGC forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's army said it intercepted eight missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace at dawn on Monday.
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What It Means For You
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may face delays where Iran is reportedly forcing vessels to pass by Larak Island for checking.
- Countries relying on Gulf oil exports could see higher transport costs if Hormuz traffic is disrupted by military action.
- Travellers and cargo operators through Jordanian airspace faced missile interceptions at dawn on Monday.
What's Happening
- The strike is the first known US attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July.
- Larak Island sits just offshore from Bandar Abbas and on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global shipping.
- Iran's IRGC said Sunday's attack killed and wounded several people and later said it launched an attack on US military targets in Jordan.
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
- Iran is currently making tanker traffic pass by Larak Island for checking and reportedly forcing vessels to pay $2 million to cross.
- US Central Command spokesman Cdr Tim Hawkins said IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines.
- Jordan's armed forces quoted the army spokesperson saying air defence systems intercepted eight missiles at dawn on Monday.
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