Iran's Retaliatory Strike After Larak Island Attack, US Military Bases in Jordan Targeted

Tehran: Tension between America and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz seems to be increasing once again. After the US Army's action to remove sea mines, Iran has retaliated by targeting American bases. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it has attacked American bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles. According to Iranian media, many Iranian soldiers and civilians are reported to have been killed and injured in this attack.

Why did tension increase between America and Iran?

There was already tension between the two countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz. America had taken action here as part of the campaign to remove sea mines. The US was concerned that Iran could affect the movement of ships in this important sea route through sea mines.

The US had claimed that its forces targeted two Iranian launchers near Larak Island on Sunday. According to the American side, Iranian troops were preparing to launch rockets to lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Did Iran retaliate against American targets?

Iran's IRGC claimed on Monday that it attacked American bases in Jordan's King Hussein and Al Azak with ballistic missiles in response to the US attack on Larak Island. Iranian media gave information about this attack.

The IRGC had already warned that Iran would respond to the US attack and the attackers would have to pay the price.

What action did America take on Larak Island?

The US military on Sunday targeted two Iranian launchers near Larak Island. According to the US, these launchers were preparing to launch rockets to lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

The action came as the US military recently completed an operation to remove sea mines from the main shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz.

What warning did Trump give to Iran?

US President Donald Trump had earlier warned Iran that any ship or boat involved in laying new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed. He had also said that America's 'zero tolerance' policy on laying mines will be fully implemented.

How much damage was caused by the Iranian attack?

According to Iranian state media, several Iranian soldiers and civilians have been killed and injured in the US strikes. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency separately reported that drones were used in the retaliatory attack, in which two people were killed and two others were injured.

After the latest retaliation, there is a possibility of increase in military conflict in the area. The US now appears to be moving from a bombing campaign to economic pressure, while the conflict has entered its seventh month.