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US Launches First Strikes on Iran in a Month, Targeting Larak Island

The United States military conducted its first strikes against Iran in over a month, targeting Iranian rocket launchers and drones on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in at least two fatalities and prompted Iranian officials to vow retaliation.

30 Aug, 12:19 — 30 Aug, 22:47
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ReutersVery High2h ago

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says - Reuters

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says  Reuters

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APVery High3h ago

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks - AP News

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks  AP News

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BBCHigh2h ago

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.

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FTVery High2h ago

US launches first strike on Iran in weeks as it hits rocket launchers

The military said it struck an island in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent mines being laid in the crucial waterway

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions

US says attack was response to ⁠Revolutionary Guards preparing rockets to launch sea mines into strait US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US official said, marking the ⁠first known American strikes since late July. “I can confirm that earlier today US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island. Islamic ⁠Revolutionary Guards Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait of Hormuz,” the official said....

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

US strikes Iran’s Lark Island in first attack in weeks

IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers.

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.

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cbcHigh2h ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a statement carried by Iran's state broadcaster noted "the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots" after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Trita Parsi on why US air strikes strengthened Iran’s hand and failed to trigger a revolt

Trita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews ...

By Josephine Ma

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DWHigh1h ago

Iran war: US military strikes Iran's Larak Island

The attack targeting Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz was the first in over a month. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed retaliation. DW has the latest.

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globe-and-mailHigh2h ago

U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows response

Attack on Larak Island killed and wounded several soldiers and citizens, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say

By Kanishka Singh and Phil Stewart

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France 24High2h ago

US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month, a US official said Sunday. ⁠Iran's ⁠Revolutionary ​Guards ​said the US attack on Larak ​island ‌killed and wounded ⁠several Iranian fighters and ​civilians, and ‌vowed to punish those ​responsible.

By FRANCE 24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual2h ago

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first attacks in weeks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the US attack – which broke a lull in fighting in the six-month war – would “result in punishment of the aggressor”.

By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

US hits Iranian rocket launchers off the Strait of Hormuz in first new attack in weeks

The renewed attack comes as the war, which had largely been locked in a stalemate, has continued with no end in sight for six months

By Brendan Rascius

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fortune2h ago

Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines

The U.S. military last week completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes.

By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley, The Associated Press

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

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haaretzMostly Factual2h ago

Casualties Reported by Iranian State Media in U.S. Strike in Strait of Hormuz - Haaretz

Casualties Reported by Iranian State Media in U.S. Strike in Strait of Hormuz  Haaretz

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says - The Straits Times

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says  The Straits Times

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rte-newsMostly Factual1h ago

US strikes Iranian island in first attacks since July

US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Tehran Vows "Response And Punishment"

The strikes took place on Sunday after US forces detected members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing the launchers to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategically important waterway, according to the official.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

US struck two Iranian launchers spotted preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz, source tells 'Post'

The incident marks the first US strike on Iran in several weeks.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says

The last known US strikes on Iran were in late July, as the war has reached a stalemate in recent weeks, with Washington threatening to impose costly sanctions on countries that support Iran.

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investing-com9h ago

How will U.S.-Iran conflict reshape the world?

By Investing.com

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gulf-newsMixed51m ago

US strikes Iranian launchers near Hormuz as mine threat pushes Gulf shipping crisis into new phase

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national-uaeMixed1h ago

US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz in first military action in a month

By The National

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arab-newsMixed3h ago

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island: Axios - Arab News

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island: Axios  Arab News

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star-malaysiaMixed3h ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak island - The Star

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak island  The Star

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egypt-independentMostly Factual11h ago

No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz

A conventional wisdom has begun to settle over the war with Iran: Iran won. The argument is straightforward. The US and Israel bombed Iran for weeks, inflicted enormous damage, and demanded major concessions. Iran refused to surrender. Its government remains in power. Its missiles remain a threat across the region. And most important, Tehran still … The post No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

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punch-ngMostly Factual37m ago

US strikes Iran for first time in a month

The US carried out strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, its first attacks on Iran in a month, amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Read More: https://punchng.com/us-strikes-iran-for-first-time-in-a-month/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

US strikes Iran for first time in a month

The United States said Sunday it had carried out strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first attacks on Iran since late July. The post US strikes Iran for first time in a month appeared first on Vanguard News.

By [email protected]

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rudawMixed3h ago

IRGC vows retaliation after US strike leaves fatalities: State media - Rudaw

IRGC vows retaliation after US strike leaves fatalities: State media  Rudaw

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First report: delo · 30 Aug, 05:30Full coverage: 65 · 17hWindow: 17h
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delo30 Aug, 05:30First to report

Velika dilema: znano izhodišče za konec vojne v Iranu?

7h later
egypt-independent30 Aug, 12:19

No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz

hotnews30 Aug, 13:00

De ce Iranul nu a câștigat încă războiul din Golf. Strâmtoarea Ormuz, o pârghie pe care începe să o piardă

investing-com30 Aug, 13:41

How will U.S.-Iran conflict reshape the world?

6h later
arab-news30 Aug, 19:43

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island: Axios - Arab News

jerusalem-post30 Aug, 19:47

US struck two Iranian launchers spotted preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz, source tells 'Post'

svenska-dagbladet30 Aug, 19:52

Uppgifter: USA har attackerat Iran igen

aftonbladet30 Aug, 19:57

USA attackerar igen – Iran lovar hämnd

CNN30 Aug, 19:58

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers, official says, marking first attack in a month - CNN

Yahoo30 Aug, 20:01

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

AP30 Aug, 20:07

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks - AP News

nos30 Aug, 20:09

Amerikanen vallen voor het eerst in weken weer Iraanse doelen aan

naftemporiki30 Aug, 20:12

Axios: Αμερικανικά πλήγματα σε εκτοξευτήρες πυραύλων στο νησί Λαράκ του Ιράν

star-malaysia30 Aug, 20:14

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak island - The Star

The Independent30 Aug, 20:15

US hits Iranian rocket launchers off the Strait of Hormuz in first new attack in weeks

Al Jazeera30 Aug, 20:15

US strikes Iran’s Lark Island in first attack in weeks

klix-ba30 Aug, 20:16

Amerikanci ponovo napali Iran, gađali ostrvo Larak: "Iranska garda se pripremala za lansiranje raketa"

rudaw30 Aug, 20:16

IRGC vows retaliation after US strike leaves fatalities: State media - Rudaw

nrk30 Aug, 20:19

Flere iranere drept og såret i et amerikansk angrep

berlingske30 Aug, 20:23

Kilder: USA har angrebet Revolutionsgarden på iransk ø

publico30 Aug, 20:26

EUA lançam ataque contra ilha iraniana de Larak

France 2430 Aug, 20:27

US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

cbc30 Aug, 20:32

Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of Hormuz

le-figaro30 Aug, 20:37

Guerre en Iran : les États-Unis frappent l’île de Larak, les Gardiens de la révolution promettent une riposte

straits-times30 Aug, 20:40

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says - The Straits Times

FT30 Aug, 20:40

US launches first strike on Iran in weeks as it hits rocket launchers

globe-and-mail30 Aug, 20:41

U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows response

el-universal-english30 Aug, 20:46

Estados Unidos ataca lanzacohetes iraníes en el estrecho de Ormuz; es la primera acción militar en semanas

ndtv30 Aug, 20:51

US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Tehran Vows "Response And Punishment"

haaretz30 Aug, 20:52

Casualties Reported by Iranian State Media in U.S. Strike in Strait of Hormuz - Haaretz

irozhlas30 Aug, 20:53

Po týdnech klidu udeřily USA na zařízení pro odpalování raket v Íránu. Ten informuje o mrtvých

digi2430 Aug, 20:53

Forţele americane au lovit lansatoare de rachete iraniene în Strâmtoarea Ormuz, în prima acţiune militară din ultimele săptămâni

faz30 Aug, 21:00

Liveblog Irankrieg: Medien: USA greifen erstmals seit Wochen wieder in Iran an

fortune30 Aug, 21:04

Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines

The Guardian30 Aug, 21:05

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions

Reuters30 Aug, 21:06

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says - Reuters

sydney-morning-herald30 Aug, 21:06

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first attacks in weeks

newsbeast30 Aug, 21:08

Οι ΗΠΑ βομβάρδισαν δύο εκτοξευτές πυραύλων των Φρουρών της Επανάστασης στο νησί Λαράκ – Αναφορές για δύο νεκρούς

helsingin-sanomat30 Aug, 21:08

Iranin sota | Yhdysvallat teki ensimmäisen iskunsa Iraniin yli kuukauteen

channel-news-asia30 Aug, 21:08

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says

dh-les-sports30 Aug, 21:11

Les Etats-Unis ont mené de nouvelles frappes en Iran, les premières en un mois (responsable américain) - Clone

n1-serbia30 Aug, 21:11

Američke snage napale iranske raketne bacače u Ormuskom moreuzu

der-spiegel30 Aug, 21:14

US-Militär fliegt erstmals seit Juli Angriffe in Iran

BBC30 Aug, 21:15

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

index-hr30 Aug, 21:16

Amerikanci napali otok u Hormuškom tjesnacu, Iran obećao odmazdu

orf30 Aug, 21:16

Medien: Erstmals seit Wochen US-Angriffe auf Iran

jutarnji-list30 Aug, 21:18

Amerikanci napali Iran. Teheran: ‘Strateška i smrtonosna pogreška‘

morgunbladid30 Aug, 21:20

Fyrstu árásir á Hormússundi í rúman mánuð

danas30 Aug, 21:27

Američke snage napale iranske raketne bacače u Ormuskom moreuzu

la-vanguardia30 Aug, 21:30

EE.UU. ataca a drones iraníes en la isla de Larak y deja al menos dos muertos

DW30 Aug, 21:31

Iran war: US military strikes Iran's Larak Island

cnbc30 Aug, 21:32

U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

seeking-alpha30 Aug, 21:36

U.S. strikes Iranian launchers near Strait of Hormuz

national-uae30 Aug, 21:37

US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz in first military action in a month

rte-news30 Aug, 21:37

US strikes Iranian island in first attacks since July

el-mundo30 Aug, 21:40

Irán confirma ataques estadounidenses contra la isla de Larak

dr-dk30 Aug, 21:58

USA angriber for første gang i en måned Iran

SCMP30 Aug, 22:00

Trita Parsi on why US air strikes strengthened Iran’s hand and failed to trigger a revolt

seneweb30 Aug, 22:13

Les Etats-Unis ont mené de nouvelles frappes en Iran, les premières en un mois

vanguard-ng30 Aug, 22:15

US strikes Iran for first time in a month

la-repubblica30 Aug, 22:20

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Nuovo attacco Usa su Hormuz. Teheran risponde: missili contro basi in Giordania

gulf-news30 Aug, 22:33

US strikes Iranian launchers near Hormuz as mine threat pushes Gulf shipping crisis into new phase

dagbladet30 Aug, 22:44

Nye angrep: Iran svarte i natt

iefimerida30 Aug, 22:45

Η Centcom επιβεβαίωσε τα νέα αμερικανικά πλήγματα στο ιρανικό νησί Λαράκ

punch-ng30 Aug, 22:47Latest update

US strikes Iran for first time in a month