Kathmandu— The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched attacks on US bases in Jordan following a strike by US forces that targeted and bombed two rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island. According to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the US attack resulted in casualties among Iranian fighters and civilians. The retaliatory strikes underscored escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

US Central Command Response

The US Central Command confirmed that its forces had bombed two rocket launchers on Larak Island, a strategic location in the Persian Gulf. This action was reportedly aimed at neutralizing potential threats posed by Iranian military assets.

Casualties and Civilian Impact

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that several Iranian fighters and civilians were killed or wounded as a result of the US bombing on Larak Island. The casualty figures highlight the human cost of the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.

(With inputs from Al Jazeera)

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