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Iran attacks US military targets in Jordan in retaliation for the attack on Larak island

RTP Notícias31 August 2026 at 06:00

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked US military targets in Jordan with ballistic missiles and drones. The attack was carried out today and directly targeted American military installations in Jordanian territory.

The Iranian action was retaliation for the attack carried out by the United States against Larak Island. This island is located near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic region for oil transport and of great geopolitical importance in the Middle East.

Iran, through the Revolutionary Guard, claimed responsibility for the attack on Jordan. This episode marks an escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States in the region.

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