Iran-Krieg: US-Medien: US-Militär greift iranische Raketenwerfer an

The US military reportedly targeted Iranian rocket launchers for the first time since late July, according to media reports. Two launchers on Larak Island were identified, according to Axios, Fox News, and CBS News, citing a US official. Their purpose was to prevent new mines from being placed in the Strait of Hormuz, it was claimed.

Iranian state news agency Fars reported, based on local residents, that an explosion was heard on Larak Island. President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy any ships and boats that placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a "zero tolerance policy" after issuing similar threats in mid-April. The US president also stated that his military had informed him that all mines had been removed or destroyed from the Strait of Hormuz.

In mid-August, Trump claimed that all explosives had been removed or exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, referencing the Strait being fully opened. However, ship traffic in the Strait remains significantly lower than pre-war levels, with little progress made. Trump had suspended US attacks on Iran last month, citing ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

Days later, the US military reported new attacks in Iran. Trump later canceled further planned attacks, stating that Iran and other regional countries had requested it, citing "outlines of an agreement." Since then, the conflict has remained quiet both militarily and diplomatically. While Trump has repeatedly claimed victory over Tehran and opened the critical Strait of Hormuz for global oil trade, the lack of shipping through the Strait for months contradicts this claim.

Trump declared a "trade war" after failing to provide concrete progress for weeks. The Treasury Department issued isolated sanctions against certain individuals and companies, as has been the case for weeks. However, comprehensive measures that would significantly cut Iran's revenue sources remain absent.