US strikes Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island, claims mines cleared in Strait of Hormuz
On August 30, 2026, a US official told Al Jazeera that US forces bombed two rocket launchers belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Larak Island. The launchers were reportedly on standby to fire missiles equipped with mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. The US official added that US forces had completed clearing mines from international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and remain ready to ensure free movement of commerce through the strait.
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A US official told Al Jazeera that US forces bombed two rocket launchers of Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Larak Island.
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US forces claim to have completed clearing mines from international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The launchers were reportedly ready to fire mine-equipped missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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A US official told Al Jazeera that US forces bombed two rocket launchers belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Larak Island, which were reportedly ready to fire mine-equipped missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz. The US also said it completed clearing mines from international shipping lanes in the strait.
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