U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat
· Axios
The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets to prevent the deployment of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said.
Why it matters: This is the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July when President Trump paused a two-week U.S. military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz in late July.
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Driving the news: The U.S. military last week finished clearing all mines from the strait's main shipping lane.
- Trump said at the time that Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be "immediately and systematically destroyed."
- "There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
- Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported a drone conducted the strike and two people have been killed and two others wounded.
What they're saying: "Earlier today U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into Strait of Hormuz," a U.S. official said.
- The official said U.S. forces are "monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce" through the strait.
- The IRGC said in a statement 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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