Vessels within the Strait of Hormuz are seen close to the seashore of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 28, 2026.
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U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz within the first navy motion in a month, a U.S. official stated Sunday.
Semiofficial information shops in Iran reported sounds of explosions close to Larak island on the strait.
Forces with the Revolutionary Guard Corps had been noticed making ready to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait, based on the official, who spoke on situation of anonymity to element delicate navy actions.
The U.S. navy final week accomplished clearing sea mines from the strait’s worldwide delivery routes.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vow response to U.S. assault on Larak island
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated a U.S. assault on Larak Island killed and wounded a number of Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to reply and punish these accountable, state broadcaster IRIB reported.
The Guards didn’t present a exact casualty toll.
(With inputs from AP and Reuters)
Printed – August 31, 2026 01:44 am IST
