Two Iranian launchers were struck by U.S. military forces Sunday after they "were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz," U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Spokesperson, told Newsweek in an email.
The launchers on Larak Island were part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Hawkins."Last week, CENTCOM completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes. U.S. forces are monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through this essential waterway." The strike comes after weeks of ceasefire between the countries, sparking a new vow of retaliation from Tehran. Iran state media, as cited by , said that the attack wounded and killed multiple soldiers and citizens, although an exact number was not immediately provided.
There will be a “response and punishment” from Tehran, reported, citing state media. The Strait of Hormuz has been the central focus of the ongoing conflict as it remains a key waterway for all transport of oil and goods. This is a breaking news story.
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