Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?

The United States and Iran have engaged in a series of retaliatory strikes, marking the first direct exchange between the two nations in a month. The escalation began when U.S. Central Command targeted two Iranian rocket launchers located on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched attacks against U.S. bases situated in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

These developments represent a significant intensification of regional tensions. The strikes follow a period of relative stability between the two forces, shifting the focus of the ongoing conflict to the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the security of U.S. military installations across the Middle East.