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U.S. hits Iran’s Larak Island — mines in Hormuz; Tehran fires on Jordan bases

Lane: conflictLarak Island, Strait of Hormuz, Iran

A U.S. official told Reuters on 31 August 2026 that U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM, nested in that Reuters wrap, called the action “limited, precise” against IRGC minelaying forces that posed an “imminent threat.” Overnight, Reuters reported Iran launched missiles at two U.S. air bases in Jordan — the first direct exchange in a month.

Named place (estimated): Larak Island, Hormozgan, Iran (26.85333°N, 56.35556°E).
Strike (Reuters)
two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, Sunday 30 Aug 2026, after IRGC observed preparing rockets with sea mines into Hormuz
CENTCOM (via Reuters)
“limited, precise” action against IRGC minelaying forces; “imminent threat”
Iran response (Reuters)
missiles overnight at two U.S. air bases in Jordan; first direct exchange in a month
Tasnim / Nournews (via Reuters)
Tasnim: three killed; Nournews: two identified as IRGC Navy — journalism nested in the wire, not USGS-grade official data
UN briefing 31 Aug
Dujarric: resumption of exchange of fire is “very regrettable”; about a month of relative calm; SG urges maximum restraint and return to diplomatic talks

Reuters also noted Iranian TV claimed a mined supertanker; the U.S. military denied that claim. President Pezeshkian said continuing the war is in no one’s interest (Tasnim as quoted by Reuters). Trump threatened further strikes while saying this was not a return to full-scale war.

Do not create a second UN-only headline. The UN briefing is a secondary source on the same exchange.

Map pin is Larak Island (estimated 26.85333°N, 56.35556°E from the named place).

Why it matters

A reported interstate strike against IRGC minelaying forces near Hormuz is material conflict news. Tasnim casualty counts stay labeled as Iranian state-affiliated reporting. UN language is official UN, not a battle damage assessment.

Sources

Official data. Not a forecast.

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