US Forces Hit Iranian Rocket Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz

American forces carried out a strike on two Iranian rocket launchers located on Larak island on Sunday, according to a US official. The action came after Revolutionary Guard personnel were seen readying the launchers for an operation.

The official said the launchers were being prepared to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, handles a significant portion of the world's crude oil trade.

Larak island sits near the entrance to the strait, making it a strategically sensitive location. The US military has maintained a presence in the region to ensure freedom of navigation, and has previously responded to threats against commercial shipping in the area.

The strike represents a direct military response to an imminent threat, though further details about the operation or any assessment of damage were not immediately available. Tensions in the region have remained elevated as international efforts to address Iran's military activities continue.