US Military Strikes Iranian Positions on Larak Island

The United States military conducted an attack targeting Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on August 30, 2026. This strike marks the first US military action against Iran in over a month. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it retaliated by launching ballistic missiles at American positions in Jordan, claiming to have inflicted "heavy damage" on the King Hussein and Al-Azraq bases. The Jordanian army reported intercepting eight missiles that entered its airspace, while US sources indicated that nearly all missiles were intercepted, according to Fox News' chief international correspondent Trey Yingst. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has redirected dozens of ships as part of a maritime blockade against Iran, which was imposed in April after Iran blocked international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. As of August 30, CENTCOM reported redirecting 83 commercial vessels, disabling 3, and boarding 2 to ensure compliance with the blockade. US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins confirmed the strike on Larak Island, stating that IRGC forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions near Larak Island, and the IRGC warned that the attack would be met with retaliation. The US had recently completed clearing Iranian sea mines from international shipping routes in the strait.