Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten Retaliation After US Strike on Larak Island

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to retaliate against the United States following an attack on Larak Island, a strategic location in the Persian Gulf. State media reported on Sunday that the American strike resulted in casualties among both Iranian fighters and civilians, though the Guards did not provide a precise death toll.

The IRGC issued a statement vowing to respond and punish those responsible for the attack, which it described as a significant act of aggression. The statement, carried by the state broadcaster IRIB, did not specify the exact number of casualties or the nature of the targets hit.

Larak Island is situated near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The incident is likely to further escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington, which have been heightened over Iran's nuclear program and its regional military activities.

The Guards' pledge of retaliation raises concerns about potential reprisals against US assets or interests in the region. No independent confirmation of the attack or casualty figures was immediately available.