Iran says it launched 'decisive' operation in response to US strike

WASHINGTON, United States — TEHRAN — Iran's armed forces have begun a military operation described as "decisive" in response to a recent US strike, Iranian state media reported. Tasnim news agency said the Iranian Armed Forces described the operation as a response to "US aggression." The announcement followed a US strike on Sunday night targeting Larc Island in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington said was carried out against Iranian platforms it alleged were preparing to launch missiles laden with sea mines. The US administration said the targets posed a potential threat to American forces. No further details on the scope or targets of Iran's operation were immediately provided, Tasnim said, amid continued escalation between Washington and Tehran in the region.