Event Brief
US and Iran trade strikes after Larak Island attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 7:32 AM ET
Summary: A US strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz—the first known US strike since late July—killed two people and injured two others, the IRGC said. US Central Command said it carried out limited, precise action after observing Iran preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines. Iran said it struck US military bases in Jordan in response, and Jordan’s army reported intercepting eight missiles.
WHO: US Central Command (CENTCOM); Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); Jordan’s army
WHAT: US carried out a limited, precise strike on Larak Island; Iran said it responded by striking US military bases in Jordan.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz (near Larak Island, Iran) and Jordan
WHY: US said it acted after observing Iran preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz; Iran said its strike was in response to the US attack.
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