VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-31
“Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into Strait of Hormuz,”
Cdr Tim Hawkins · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
A US official said American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
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