CENTCOM Confirms Larak Island Strikes Over Sea Mines
According to CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins, the intervention followed a recent operation where American forces finished clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes. Hawkins additionally noted that American personnel continue to keep a close watch on the region and stand ready to safeguard unhindered shipping via this vital corridor.
IRGC Vows Retaliation and Targets Jordan Air Base
Shortly following the American raids, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps released a declaration via the official Iranian news agency IRNA, vowing that Tehran would retaliate against the Larak Island strikes by penalizing the attacker. In a subsequent statement early Monday local time, the IRGC announced it had launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. air base in Jordan. The guard warned that every shot will be met with more devastating responses, according to IRNA. Responding to the incoming projectiles, Jordan’s armed forces confirmed they intercepted eight missiles that entered the country’s airspace early Monday morning.
