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 Iran America War: Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply increased again after the two sides exchanged military attacks around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The latest escalation began after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, according to U.S. Central Command. American officials said the launchers were linked to preparations to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.  Reuters +1 Iran Responds With Missile Attacks Following the U.S. strike, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it launched missiles toward U.S. military positions in Jordan. Jordan's military said its air-defense systems intercepted eight missiles that entered Jordanian airspace. Initial reports said there were no injuries at the targeted bases.  Al Jazeera Iran also reported military activity involving U.S. assets in the United Arab Emirates. However, UAE authorities denied that the Al Minhad airbase had been attacked, highlighting the need to dis...

  Tensions between Iran and the United States have risen sharply after a new exchange of military strikes in the Middle East. The latest escalation began after the United States carried out strikes against two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the operation was intended to prevent an imminent threat involving rockets and sea mines in the important shipping route.  TIME +1 Iran responded by announcing missile attacks against U.S. military positions in Jordan. Iranian officials described the action as retaliation for the U.S. strike on Larak Island. Jordan's military said its air-defense systems intercepted eight missiles that entered Jordanian airspace. No injuries were reported at the bases, according to reports.  Al Jazeera +1 Iran also claimed that it targeted U.S. military assets in the United Arab Emirates with drones. However, the UAE rejected claims that Al Minhad Air Base had been attacked. UAE authorities s...