US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of 'retaliatory response'

North America Business Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:09:35 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

Published on 30/08/2026 - 22:52 GMT+2 The US military has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Associated Press reported, citing a US official.
The unnamed official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) forces had been observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait.
In a statement, the IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island, resulting in an unspecified number of casualties, per Iran's Fars news agency.

Published on 30/08/2026 - 22:52 GMT+2 The US military has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Associated Press reported, citing a US official.
The unnamed official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) forces had been observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait.
In a statement, the IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island, resulting in an unspecified number of casualties, per Iran's Fars news agency.

Sources: Euronews