U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat
The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets to prevent the deployment of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said. Why it matters: This is the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July when President Trump paused a two-week U.S. military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz in late July. Driving the news: The U.S. military last week finished clearing all mines from the…
The U.S. military conducted a strike on Iranian military targets to deter the placement of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. This marks the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July, following a brief pause in a two-week military campaign in the area. The U.S. has cleared all mines from the strait's primary shipping lane, with President Trump declaring a zero tolerance policy on any new mine placement.
Tasnim News Agency, linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that a drone carried out the strike, resulting in two deaths and two injuries. A U.S. official confirmed the targeting of two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, where IRGC forces were preparing to launch rockets with mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. continues to closely monitor the situation and is prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through the strait. The IRGC has vowed retaliation against the U.S., stating it will result in punishment of the aggressor. This developing story will be updated for any further information.
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