Iran War Live: IRGC Attacks US Bases in Jordan After US Bombs Larak Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched attacks on US military bases in Jordan, according to Iranian state media, after the United States carried out strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments mark another escalation in the widening US-Iran war, with tensions continuing to threaten regional stability and global energy supplies.
Iran Attacks US Bases in Jordan
Iranian forces reportedly targeted US military positions in Jordan as part of a response to American attacks on Iranian territory.
The strikes came after the US military bombed Larak Island, a strategically important location near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has repeatedly warned that attacks on its territory or military infrastructure could trigger retaliation against US interests and military facilities across the region.
US Bombs Larak Island
The United States reportedly carried out strikes against targets on Larak Island as Washington continues military operations against Iran.
Larak is located near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
The island’s location makes it strategically significant to both Iran and the United States as tensions over control of the waterway continue.
Strait of Hormuz Remains at the Center of the Conflict
The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important flashpoints in the war.
A significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally passes through the narrow waterway. Any prolonged disruption could cause major increases in global energy prices and create additional pressure on international markets.
Both Iran and the United States have made competing claims about control of the strategic waterway.
Regional Conflict Continues to Expand
The reported attacks in Jordan come as the conflict increasingly affects countries across the Middle East.
US military facilities in the region have previously faced threats and attacks linked to the broader confrontation with Iran, while Washington has continued strengthening its military presence around key strategic locations.
Jordan has found itself caught between its security relationship with the United States and the wider regional tensions surrounding the conflict.
Diplomatic Efforts Face New Challenges
The latest escalation could make diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran even more difficult.
Regional countries, including Qatar and Oman, have attempted to facilitate communication between the two sides, but continued military strikes and retaliatory attacks have complicated attempts to reach a ceasefire or restart negotiations.
The international community is also watching closely for signs that the conflict could spread further across the region.