US strikes Iran's Lark Island in Strait of Hormuz
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The US military struck Lark Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to Iranian state media. The attack triggered air raid sirens in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with civilians urged to take shelter.
The Strike
The US military launched a missile attack on Lark Island in the Strait of Hormuz at 14:48 local time, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported. The strike caused violent explosions on the island. Iranian authorities have launched investigations to determine the extent of damage and the exact point of impact.
Iranian Retaliation
Iran's military announced it had struck US bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan, and the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain using drones. The US, Bahrain, and Jordan have not yet commented on the Iranian attacks.
What's Next
The US and its allies are expected to assess the damage and consider a response. It remains unclear whether the strikes will escalate into a broader conflict in the region.
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US strikes Iran's Lark Island in Strait of Hormuz
