From Washington: A military action was taken against Iranian rocket launchers. This move followed a period of relative calm in a conflict that has spanned over six months. The target was located on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has vowed to respond to this action, which it described as an attack. Details about the incident are available from official sources.

The incident occurred after efforts to clear the strait's shipping routes of sea mines were completed. Reports from Iran mentioned sounds of explosions in the area.