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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin And Ben Finley, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The US military had recently cleared sea mines from international shipping routes in the area. A military action was carried out by US forces, targeting Iranian rocket launchers.
A military action was carried out by US forces, targeting Iranian rocket launchers. This action broke a lull in fighting that had lasted for weeks. Iran has vowed to retaliate for what it termed a deadly attack.
The US military had recently cleared sea mines from international shipping routes in the area. Preparations to launch rockets with sea mines were observed prior to the US action.
Further details of the incident, including the aftermath, are available from the source, which reports that several Iranian fighters were killed or injured in the attack.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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