U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. This marks the first known American military action against Iran in over a month, with the previous strikes occurring in late July.
A U.S. official stated that the strike was carried out after forces with the Revolutionary Guard Corps were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait. This follows the U.S. military's completion of clearing sea mines from international shipping routes last week.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the strikes on Larak island, reporting the martyrdom and injury of several fighters and citizens. The IRGC warned that the attack would be met with a retaliatory response and vowed to punish the aggressor.
The renewed attack occurs as a war that has been largely locked in a stalemate for six months continues with no end in sight. While the U.S. maintains a naval blockade, the IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz.