Iran Attacks America
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...