US strikes Iranian military sites to prevent mine deployment in Strait of Hormuz: Axios

US military forces struck two Iranian launch platforms on Larak Island to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios. A US official disclosed that American forces targeted the positions after detecting Revolutionary Guard units preparing to fire rockets loaded with mines toward the waterway.

This marks the first known US attack on Iranian territory in the past month, indicating a new escalation between Washington and Tehran after a period focused on economic pressure rather than large-scale military action. In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced casualties and vowed retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for oil shipments and global trade, remains a focal point of tension between the two nations.

Following the strike, Iranian media reported rockets launched from Iran targeting regional sites, with explosions heard in the south, suggesting an Iranian response to the US move. Additionally, attacks on US-linked sites, including in Jordan, were reported, though US officials confirmed these rockets were intercepted, resulting in no significant casualties among American personnel.