Iran says supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the tanker had been attempting to pass through the waterway illegally when it was struck by two mines and caught fire.

August 30, 2026 6:36 PM ET The United States resumed strikes on Iran Sunday after Iranian forces were observed preparing to mine the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson and Navy Captain Tim Hawkins confirmed the strikes with The Daily Caller. Hawkins stated that members of the Iranian Revolutio

Following the airstrikes on Larak, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social, captioned "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!"

The strike comes after weeks of ceasefire between the countries, sparking a new vow of retaliation from Tehran.

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, says the Strait of Hormuz is open again, six months into the war with Iran, but the shipping industry is skeptical. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nana-Séntuo Bonsu have the latest.

GLOBAL BACKDROP · ENERGY & FREIGHT Key Facts —What happened: US Central Command said on 27 August it cleared all Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes. —How big the job: Underwater drones found over 100 suspected mines in recent months, and private contractors disposed of them. —Iran’s answer: Tehran a

Centcom chief says Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes cleared of Iranian mines  thenationalnews.com