US forces have reportedly struck two Iranian rocket launch facilities on Larak Island, located in the northern part of the Strait of Hormuz. An anonymous US official told Axios that the facilities were being used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to prepare to lay naval mines in the vital waterway. The strikes mark the first direct US action against Iran after a period of relative calm. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims that several soldiers and civilians were killed in the attack, according to Reuters. The incident raises concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The US has not officially commented on the report, but the alleged strike indicates a renewed assertiveness toward Iranian activities perceived as destabilizing. This action follows reports of Iran's intent to disrupt shipping lanes.