US CENTCOM confirms limited strike on Iran's Hormuz mine-laying forces
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US Central Command confirmed a limited strike against Iran's mine-laying forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation targeted Lark Island and was described as protecting civilian mariners, commercial vessels, and the free flow of global trade.
Key Facts
- US Central Command announced the strike on its X social media account.
- The US military conducted two strikes on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz the previous night.
- Initial reports indicated two people, including civilians, were killed and two others wounded in the strikes.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they retaliated by hitting Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles.
- Iran's military also said it targeted US troops and helicopters at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of drones.
US Strike on Lark Island
US Central Command confirmed the operation against Iran's mine-laying forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made on the X social media platform. The US military said the strike was conducted to protect civilian mariners, commercial vessels, and the free flow of global trade. Two strikes were carried out on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz the previous night. Initial reports said two people, including civilians, were killed and two others wounded.
Iranian Retaliatory Attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they struck Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The bases are used by US forces. Iran's military also said it targeted US troops and helicopters at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. Dozens of drones were used in the attack on Al Minhad Air Base.
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US CENTCOM confirms limited strike on Iran's Hormuz mine-laying forces
