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IRGC forces were observed preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz prior to the US strike.
reported by 4 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 30, 8:30 PM
How each outlet reported it
Jerusalem PostLean right · Aug 30, 8:01 PM
IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz
Cites: US official · Details: Strait of Hormuz; IRGC forces
ABC NewsLean left · Aug 31, 7:01 AM
IRGC forces were observed to be preparing rockets armed with sea mines for launch into the Strait of Hormuz.
Cites: U.S. official · Details: rockets armed with sea mines; Strait of Hormuz
CBS NewsCenter · Aug 31, 8:01 AM
U.S. Central Command observed IRGC forces preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz
Cites: U.S. Central Command spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins · Details: rockets; sea mines; Strait of Hormuz
Fox NewsRight · Sep 1, 7:01 PM
Iranian forces were preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strait when U.S. forces targeted Larak Island
Cites: U.S. Central Command · Details: rockets carrying sea mines; Larak Island