The strike, which occurred shortly before the report was published, was confirmed by a US official speaking on condition of anonymity. The official stated that IRGC forces were preparing to fire rockets armed with sea mines into the Strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The last known US strikes on Iran were in late July, and the conflict has since reached a stalemate, with Washington threatening to impose costly sanctions on countries that support Iran.
Last week, US President Donald Trump declared that all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz had been detonated or removed, and warned that any ship or boat placing new mines would be destroyed. The IRGC's statement, carried by Iran's state broadcaster, did not provide a precise casualty toll but said the attack 'killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians' and promised a response.
The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation as both sides signal continued confrontation. The IRGC vowed to 'punish those responsible', escalating the risk of further military exchanges in the region.