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US military strikes Iran’s Larak Island

The US carried out a military strike on Iran’s Larak Island, the first such attack in over a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted Jordan in retaliation, while Iranian media reported the UAE was also attacked.
WHO: US military; Iran’s Revolutionary Guard; Iranian media
WHAT: US military strike on Larak Island; Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed a retaliatory strike targeting Jordan; Iranian media reported UAE was also attacked.
WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The strike was followed by claimed retaliation targeting Jordan.
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