US-Israel-Iran War Live News: The war in the Middle East has entered another dangerous phase after American forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s IRGC to launch retaliatory attacks against US military bases in Jordan. The exchange marks the first publicly acknowledged US military strikes against Iran in weeks and comes as Washington simultaneously increases economic pressure on Tehran.Â
US officials said the Larak launchers were preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington described as an imminent threat to shipping. Iran, however, condemned the attack and vowed retaliation. The IRGC later said it targeted US facilities at the King Hussein and Al-Azraq airbases in Jordan.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Reiterates ‘Iran Must Not Have Nukes’
US President Donald Trump has again warned that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Talking to Fox News, he said, “You cannot let them have a nuclear weapon, and they won’t have a nuclear weapon.
Trump also described Iran’s leadership as “very violent, evil people” and argued that Tehran could have used a nuclear weapon against Israel and potentially other countries if it had possessed one.
The nuclear issue remains one of Washington’s central demands in the conflict. Trump has repeatedly said that any agreement with Tehran must prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, while Iran has consistently denied seeking such a weapon.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Calls Iranians ‘Violent’
Trump’s latest remarks reflect the increasingly confrontational language coming from Washington as diplomatic efforts remain stalled. The US president said Iran’s leadership was “very violent, evil people” and warned about the consequences of allowing Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The comments came as US forces carried out a fresh strike on Iranian territory, ending a period of several weeks without a publicly acknowledged American attack on Iran.
The latest military exchange has also raised concerns that the conflict could expand beyond Iran’s borders, particularly after Iran targeted US military facilities in Jordan.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran’s IRGC Attacks US Bases in Jordan After Larak Island Attack
Iran’s IRGC said it launched missile attacks against two US-linked airbases in Jordan after American forces struck Larak Island.
The Iranian military identified the targets as the King Hussein and Al-Azraq bases. Iranian state media reported that the operation targeted technical and maintenance infrastructure as well as areas associated with fighter aircraft.
The strikes came shortly after the US attack on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. US officials said the launchers were preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
Jordan said its air defences intercepted incoming missiles, while initial reports indicated that there was no significant impact on civilians or property. The direct exchange between US and Iranian forces has increased fears of another escalation across the Gulf and surrounding countries.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: US Would Focus on Sanctions Then Attack Happened
The latest strikes have complicated Washington’s recent emphasis on economic pressure.
The Trump administration had intensified its sanctions campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing plans to target Tehran’s sources of revenue and pressure countries and companies maintaining economic links with Iran.
Bessent has now indicated that the Treasury could announce additional secondary sanctions every week, initially focusing on banks connected to Iran.
The Larak strike shows that the sanctions campaign has not replaced military action completely. Washington has continued to argue that military measures are necessary when Iranian forces pose an immediate threat to shipping and US interests.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: IRGC Guards Vows ‘Response & Punishment’ After US Strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have vowed retaliation following the American attack on Larak Island. The IRGC said the US strike killed or wounded Iranian fighters and civilians, although it did not immediately provide a precise casualty figure.
Iranian officials have warned that attacks on the country will trigger further responses. The subsequent strikes against US bases in Jordan demonstrate that Tehran has already moved from warnings to direct military action.
The escalation also creates a wider regional risk because US forces operate from multiple bases across the Middle East. Any further Iranian retaliation could therefore involve additional countries hosting American military personnel.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Why Larak Island is Important in the War?
Larak Island has strategic importance because of its location near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
The island sits near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and close to Iran’s southern coastline. Its location gives Iranian forces access to a critical maritime corridor connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
US officials said the launchers targeted on Sunday were preparing to deploy sea mines into the strait. Washington described the planned activity as an immediate threat to shipping.
That makes Larak more than another military target in the conflict. Any attempt to mine or disrupt the waterway could affect commercial shipping and global energy markets.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran Nuclear Programme Remains at the Centre of the War
Iran’s nuclear programme remains one of the biggest disputes between Washington and Tehran. Trump has repeatedly demanded guarantees that Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran, meanwhile, says it does not seek nuclear weapons and has disputed US demands concerning its nuclear activities.
Earlier US-Iran negotiations had included proposals dealing with Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and future restrictions on its nuclear programme. However, major disagreements remained over whether Tehran would dismantle parts of the programme or retain certain nuclear capabilities.
The breakdown of diplomacy has kept the nuclear issue closely linked to the military conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What’s Next?
The immediate concern is whether the Larak Island strike and Iran’s response will trigger another cycle of attacks.
The United States has not indicated that it intends to abandon its military presence in the region, while Iran has demonstrated that it remains willing to target US positions outside its territory.
At the same time, Washington is preparing additional sanctions against Iranian-linked financial institutions, suggesting that economic pressure will continue alongside military deterrence.
The Strait of Hormuz will remain a major flashpoint. Any further attempt by Iran to restrict shipping or deploy mines could prompt additional US military action, while another American strike could trigger wider Iranian retaliation.
