US strikes Iran's Larak Island in fresh flare-up, Tehran retaliates with attack on US bases in Jordan
The U.S. struck Iran's Larak Island, escalating tensions on August 31, 2026. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the attack resulted in casualties and vowed retaliation against U.S. bases in Jordan. This incident marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran relations, with potential implications for regional stability.