U.S. strikes Iranian targets over Hormuz mine threat

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets to prevent sea mine deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first known U.S. strike on Iran since the pause of a two-week campaign in late July. The U.S. had just finished clearing mines from the main shipping lane and has a stated zero-tolerance policy for new mine-laying. This escalation signals a resumption of direct military action in a critical chokepoint, raising risks to global oil transit and regional stability.