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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks; Iran fires ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, which intercepts eight

U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking their first military action in weeks. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, with Jordanian forces intercepting eight missiles early Monday, escalating tensions in the region.

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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking their first military action in a month amid ongoing tensions. This strike followed a period of relative calm in a conflict that has persisted since February 28.2

Iran quickly vowed to retaliate, with the Revolutionary Guard Corps confirming the martyrdom and injury of several fighters in the U.S. attack. Reports indicated that Iranian forces were preparing to launch rockets into the strait, as U.S. Central Command noted their activities.

In response to the U.S. strikes, Iranian state television reported that ballistic missiles were fired at U.S. bases in Jordan. Jordanian armed forces intercepted eight missiles that entered their airspace early Monday, highlighting the escalating conflict.34

The last confirmed U.S. military action against Iran occurred on July 29, when a significant wave of strikes targeted Revolutionary Guard sites. The ongoing hostilities raise concerns about a potential return to open conflict in a region where Iran has consistently targeted U.S. military infrastructure since the war began.1

A return to open conflict would be dangerous for the region, where tensions have been high and military actions frequent.

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“The US military had just cleared sea mines from the strait's shipping routes last week, and Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines. Iran's state TV showed missile launches at US bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles early Monday.”
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  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards acknowledged the strikes, reported casualties, and said they would respond, as reported by AP.
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