After Hormuz Strike, Iran Fires at U.S. Bases in Jordan and UAE

The United States struck Revolutionary Guard missile launchers overnight Monday on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It was the first attack by the U.S. military on Iranian territory since July.

The American operation targeted rocket launchers on the island after preparations were detected to deploy naval mines along shipping routes. Iran responded shortly afterward: the Revolutionary Guard fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward two U.S. bases in Jordan.

Jordan’s military said it intercepted eight of the missiles launched. U.S. officials said most of the launches were intercepted and that no significant damage was caused. Iran’s military claimed it had expanded its response to the United Arab Emirates as well, attacking helicopter positions and U.S. forces at Al Minhad Air Base with dozens of drones.

Amid the exchange of strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media, claiming that Iran’s oil-export hub on Kharg Island had been destroyed. The post included an AI-generated video, but no independent evidence was found that an attack had actually taken place on the island.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a warning following the latest developments, making clear that Tehran would respond to any military action against it. The ministry said: "Our forces will not hesitate to exercise their right to legitimate self-defense, and will respond appropriately and decisively to any military aggression by the enemy. Full responsibility for the consequences of new acts of U.S. aggression, and for the continued naval blockade and economic war against Iran, rests with the American regime and all cooperating parties."

The military confrontation is unfolding alongside increased economic pressure on Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the administration intends to impose new secondary sanctions each week on entities and financial institutions around the world that maintain ties with Iran. The goal is to cut them off completely from the dollar-based trading system and intensify pressure on Iran’s economy.