The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian military targets to prevent the deployment of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official.
Background: This marks the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July, when President Trump paused a two-week military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz.
Recent Developments: Last week, the U.S. military completed operations to clear all mines from the main shipping lane of the strait.
Trump stated that Iran had been warned that any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed."
He also mentioned on Truth Social that there is a "Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect."
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that a drone strike resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.
Statements: A U.S. official confirmed that U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, where IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
The official noted that U.S. forces are "monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce" through the strait.
The IRGC responded, stating that the U.S. attack "will be answered by the sons of Iran and will result in the punishment of the aggressor."
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