US strikes Iran for first time in over a month
The United States launched strikes at Iran on Sunday afternoon for the first time in over a month.
TL;DR
- U.S. military struck Larak Island after observing IRGC forces preparing to deploy sea mines.
- The strikes targeted two rocket launchers to protect the commercial shipping lane.
- Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a central point of tension between the U.S. and Iran.
- The U.S. had previously focused on economic measures, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent enacting an 'economic D-Day'.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the plan to allies and stated the U.S. would hold off on further strikes 'for the time being'.
- IRGC forces responded by stating the strikes 'will be answered by the sons of Iran'.