Breaking: US reportedly strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island
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- US forces reportedly struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak Island, Axios reported, citing a US official.
- The official said Revolutionary Guard forces had prepared rockets carrying sea mines for launch toward the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Fars news agency reported hearing an explosion near Larak Island but said its cause was unknown.
US forces reportedly struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak Island after Revolutionary Guard personnel were observed preparing rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported, citing a US official.
Axios reporter Barak Ravid quoted the official as saying the launchers were targeted while the Iranian forces were preparing the rockets. The report did not provide further details about the strikes.
Iran’s Fars news agency separately reported that an explosion was heard near Larak Island. It said the cause of the blast was unknown.
Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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