US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks

IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers.Iran says it launched missiles at two US bases in Jordan following a US attack on Larak Island in southern Iran earlier on Sunday.In a statement reported by Iranian news agencies on Sunday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the combined missile and drone operation, which it called “Punishment of the Aggressor”, hit the King Hussein and Al Azraq bases in Jordan.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Six months on, what did the strikes on Iran achieve?list 2 of 3How has life changed for Iranians six months into the war?list 3 of 3Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbulend of listThe exchange of attacks is the first flare-up in violence between the two sides since late July.The IRGC said the strikes “destroyed the technical and repair infrastructure, as well as the enemy fighter deployment sites”, inflicting significant damage.No injuries at either of the bases have been reported.“Aggression and crimes will not solve the enemy’s desperation in attempting to weaken the Islamic Republic’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, and every attack will be met with even mor...