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U.S. Strikes Iran Over Shipping Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

September 1, 2026United StatesIranStrait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, in response to attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against U.S. service members in the Middle East. The strikes reflected escalating military tensions between the two nations.

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U.S. carries out new military strikes in Iran

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The American strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the Middle East, military officials at Central Command said.