US Resumes Striking Iran After Observing Preparations To Mine Hormuz Strait

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

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

The U.S. military last week completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes.

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. Drivin

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