US Forces Strike Iranian Military as Sea Mines Headed for Strait of Hormuz
The strike comes after weeks of ceasefire between the countries, sparking a new vow of retaliation from Tehran.
U.S. forces launched an attack on two Iranian launchers on Sunday, as they were found preparing to deploy rockets containing sea mines into the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command spokesperson, Captain Tim Hawkins. The launchers were situated on Larak Island and belonged to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Last week, CENTCOM successfully cleared the strait of sea mines, which are crucial for international shipping routes. U.S. forces are closely monitoring the situation and prepared to safeguard the free passage of trade through this vital waterway. The attack occurred amid a ceasefire between the two nations, prompting Iran to vow a retaliatory response, as reported by Reuters.
Iran's state media claimed that the strike resulted in casualties among soldiers and civilians, though the precise figures were not disclosed at the time of reporting. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of the ongoing conflict, as it is a critical route for the transportation of oil and other goods. This is a breaking news story, with further updates forthcoming.
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