American forces targeted two Iranian rocket launchers on Sunday after U.S. officials reported the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had been preparing to fire sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, which occurred on Larak Island, represented the first publicly confirmed direct U.S. military action against Iranian positions in more than a month.

The operation followed the U.S. military’s recent announcement that it had cleared naval mines from international shipping lanes in the strait. Iran retaliated by launching ballistic missiles at American forces in Jordan, according to U.S. intelligence. Early assessments indicated nearly all incoming missiles were intercepted with no significant impacts reported on American personnel or assets.

A U.S. official confirmed Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel had been observed preparing rockets carrying sea mines for deployment into the strait. The timing of these strikes is critical: CENTCOM had just completed mine-clearing operations in the area, and Iran’s actions threaten to reverse progress made by U.S. forces. The U.S. military continues monitoring the region and remains committed to protecting international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials acknowledged casualties from the Larak Island strike and have threatened further retaliation. Jordan reported intercepting eight missiles that entered its airspace on August 31. Under President Trump, ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz has been a consistent military priority requiring ongoing efforts to clear minefields and prevent Iranian naval operations.