U.S. Strikes Inside Iran Amid Strait Tensions | Lincoln News

U.S. forces launched surprise strikes inside Iran, targeting missile launchers on Larak Island — the first such action since late July. The operation destroyed two anti-ship missiles and mobile launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, a direct retaliation for Iran’s recent attacks on U.S. drones and aircraft, as well as threats to shipping. Defense Secretary Mark Esper briefed the President, warning that Iran’s mine-laying plans and escalating provocations are part of a broader pattern tied to the volatile Strait of Hormuz. With tensions high and diplomacy ongoing, the U.S. is sending a clear message: any aggression will be met with force to protect global security.

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