Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Iran

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Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?

The United States struck military targets on Larak Island to prevent Iran from using rockets to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were described as a 'limited, precise action' by US officials. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks on US bases in Jordan, resulting in casualties among its members and civilians.

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