U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat

The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets to prevent the deployment of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said. Why it matters: This is the first known U.S. strike in Iran since late July when President Trump paused a two-week U.S. military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz in late July. Driving the news: The U.S. military last week finished clearing all mines from the strait's main shipping lane. Trump said at the time that Iran has been notified that any ship or boat…