World · 31 August 2026

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island

US forces attacked two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, marking the initial American strikes on Iran since late July. A US official said Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps was preparing to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state media reported the attack killed and wounded several people, with Iran vowing a response.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 1:01

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