US strikes Iran's Lark Island as Hormuz shipping falls to five vessels daily
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The US military struck two Iranian missile launchers on Lark Island to prevent mining of the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. The strike came as shipping through the strait fell to five vessels per day over the weekend, according to Al Jazeera. Iran responded with ballistic missile attacks on two US airbases in Jordan.
Key Facts
- The number of cargo vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend, according to Al Jazeera shipping data.
- US forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Lark Island to prevent mining of the strait, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said.
- Iran's Tasnim agency reported the Lark Island strike killed two people and wounded two others.
- Iran attacked two US airbases in Jordan with ballistic missiles in response.
Hormuz Shipping Collapse
The number of cargo vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend, according to Al Jazeera shipping data. The actual number may be higher because some vessels could have switched off their automatic identification systems to avoid attacks. Before the US military operation against Iran began in late February, nearly 20% of global oil exports passed through the strait. On Sunday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an oil tanker was attacked 12 nautical miles north of the Omani port while heading toward the strait.
US Strike on Lark Island
US forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Lark Island after observing IRGC forces preparing to launch sea-mine missiles into the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said. Hawkins added that US forces are closely monitoring the area and remain ready to protect the free flow of goods. Iran's Tasnim agency, linked to the IRGC, reported the strike was carried out by a drone and killed two people, wounding two others.
Iranian Retaliation
Iran responded by attacking two US airbases in Jordan with ballistic missiles.
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