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US military confirms airstrikes in Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Explosions have been reported in southern Iran, targeting positions of the Revolutionary Guards, according to Iranian media.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: US military confirms airstrikes in Iran near Strait of Hormuz — Archive photoPhoto: Ayoub Ghaderi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

The US military announced that it launched airstrikes in Iran on Tuesday, targeting positions associated with the Revolutionary Guards. The operations took place in the southern part of the country, near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime passage, Iranian state television reported.

Explosions were reported in the region, confirmed by various media sources. US forces specified that these strikes were ordered for security and defense reasons, according to statements from Centcom.

US authorities, including President Donald Trump, have mentioned a potential escalation of military action against Iran in response to possible reprisals from the country. Trump said that harsher strikes could be considered if necessary.

The situation in the region remains tense, with the repercussions of these attacks yet to be fully assessed. Observers are concerned about the potential consequences of this development on US-Iran relations.

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