# US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

https://mins.news/en/item/37894

- BBC News, 2026-08-30 21:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2z72x5z1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July. Washington said Revolutionary Guard forces were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said civilians were among those killed and wounded and vowed a response and punishment.

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