US Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United States and Iran have engaged in escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, involving demands for its reopening, potential deals on navigation, and military actions. The conflict has seen exchanges of fire and strikes on targets, with regional and international actors attempting mediation.
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02 SEP
WED
Iran launches missile and drone attacks
Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan and Kuwait. The US military stated its own strikes were a response to Iranian attacks on US troops and commercial shipping. Jordan reported that 10 of 13 Iranian missiles were intercepted.
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TUE
US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
The US military has launched new strikes on targets belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps near the Strait of Hormuz. These actions are in retaliation for recent attempted attacks by Iran targeting commercial shipping and US service members. US Central Command confirmed the strikes, which ended hopes for a de-escalation of hostilities.
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