US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Killing Two Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

US Central Command reports two deaths in an airstrike on Iran's Larak island targeting missile platforms.

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Iranian authorities confirmed that at least two people were killed and several others were injured in the US airstrike on Larak. ^[1] US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that an airstrike on the Iranian island of Larak destroyed two platforms used to launch rockets loaded with naval mines intended for the Strait of Hormuz. ^[2] Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones against US bases in Jordan and Bahrain as retaliation for previous US bombing raids. ^[3] The Texas West Intermediate crude oil (WTI) futures rose 5.2% to $90.22 per barrel following new US attacks on Iran. ^[4] Hossein Amirtimouri, governor of the Qeshm administrative zone, stated that the injured individuals are receiving medical attention, though he did not specify the number of wounded or their condition. ^[5] Iran launched retaliatory attacks against US bases located in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates following the strike on Larak. ^[6] The first Iranian attack targeted Camp Titin, a US Marine Corps base in Jordan, using heavy ballistic missiles. ^[7] WTI futures for October reached $90.22 per barrel, marking the highest closing price since July 23, 2026, when the price hit $92.19 after Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil tankers. ^[8]

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Iranian authorities confirmed that at least two people were killed and several others were injured in the US airstrike on Larak. · RPP

US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that an airstrike on the Iranian island of Larak destroyed two platforms used to launch rockets loaded with naval mines intended for the Strait of Hormuz. · RPP

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones against US bases in Jordan and Bahrain as retaliation for previous US bombing raids. · El Día

The Texas West Intermediate crude oil (WTI) futures rose 5.2% to $90.22 per barrel following new US attacks on Iran. · El Día

Hossein Amirtimouri, governor of the Qeshm administrative zone, stated that the injured individuals are receiving medical attention, though he did not specify the number of wounded or their condition. · RPP

Iran launched retaliatory attacks against US bases located in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates following the strike on Larak. · RPP

The first Iranian attack targeted Camp Titin, a US Marine Corps base in Jordan, using heavy ballistic missiles. · El Día

WTI futures for October reached $90.22 per barrel, marking the highest closing price since July 23, 2026, when the price hit $92.19 after Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil tankers. · El Día

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