On Aug. 30 local time, U.S. Central Command said it carried out a "limited and precise" action against Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mine‑laying units in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran had created an imminent threat. CENTCOM said the m

2026-08-31

On Aug. 30 local time, U.S. Central Command said it carried out a "limited and precise" action against Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mine‑laying units in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran had created an imminent threat. CENTCOM said the measure was taken to protect civilian mariners, commercial shipping and freedom of navigation for global trade.