conflictTuesday, September 1, 202628 sources

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz in Response to IRGC Attacks

On September 1, 2026, the U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, citing recent attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on commercial shipping and American forces. The strikes targeted IRGC minelaying forces and other military assets, marking a significant escalation after a month of no military action. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes as retaliation for the IRGC's actions.

The U.S. military, under the command of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on September 1, 2026. The strikes were specifically aimed at IRGC minelaying forces and other military assets, as reported by multiple outlets including Xinhua, Reuters, and Al Jazeera. The U.S. claimed the attacks were in response to the IRGC's attempted attacks on commercial vessels and American forces in the region. The strikes followed a month of relative calm in the region, with CENTCOM stating that the attacks were part of a broader escalation.

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IndependentHaaretzSep 1, 10:24 PM
U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets citing attempted attacks on its forces - Haaretz

U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets citing attempted attacks on its forces  Haaretz

IndependentEl ComercioSep 1, 10:22 PM
United States Bombards Iranian Targets Again, Tension Rises in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States bombed targets of the CGRI in Iran for a second time in a week, amid the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostSep 1, 10:15 PM
US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare

US President Donald Trump launched new air strikes on Iran on Tuesday, the latest chapter as the president has swung in recent weeks between economic and military pressure tactics, all the while claiming that Tehran was on its heels. US Military Central Command announced on social media that the attacks were in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s recent attempted attacks on commercial ships in the strategic Strait of ‌Hormuz and against American service ‌members deployed ‌to the...

StateXinhuaSep 1, 10:12 PM
Update: U.S. forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM - Xinhua

Update: U.S. forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM  Xinhua

StateXinhuaSep 1, 10:05 PM
1st LD: Explosions heard in S. Iran as U.S. claims strikes on IRGC targets - Xinhua

1st LD: Explosions heard in S. Iran as U.S. claims strikes on IRGC targets  Xinhua

IndependentBdnews24Sep 1, 10:05 PM
US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict - bdnews24.com

US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict bdnews24.com

StateXinhuaSep 1, 09:52 PM
1st LD: U.S. forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM - Xinhua

1st LD: U.S. forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM  Xinhua

IndependentEuronewsSep 1, 09:40 PM
US military says it struck IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Hostilities sparked back into life on Sunday after the US carried out fresh strikes on what it said were IRGC minelaying forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentThe Irish TimesSep 1, 09:34 PM
US launches fresh strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz - The Irish Times

US launches fresh strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz  The Irish Times

IndependentNikkei AsiaSep 1, 09:33 PM
US launches fresh strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz - Nikkei Asia

US launches fresh strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz  Nikkei Asia

IndependentAl-AhramSep 1, 09:12 PM
US strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping: US military - Region - World - Ahram Online

US strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping: US military - Region - World Ahram Online

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionSep 1, 09:09 PM
US Army Strikes Iran in Response to Attempts to Attack Commercial Vessels and American Forces

The US forces struck at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday, in response to attempts to attack commercial vessels and American forces, reported the US Army.

IndependentLa VanguardiaSep 1, 09:08 PM
US Strikes Military Targets in Iran as Retaliation for Its Blockade in Ormuz

The Pentagon confirms a second round of attacks after a month without hostilities

IndependentLos Angeles TimesSep 1, 09:05 PM
U.S. says it's hitting targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after month with no military action

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that the strikes “follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region.”

WireAssociated PressSep 1, 09:02 PM
US says it’s striking targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after month with no military action - AP News

US says it’s striking targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after month with no military action  AP News

IndependentinfobaeSep 1, 09:00 PM
United States bombs new targets in Iran
PublicPBSSep 1, 08:58 PM
U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again - PBS

U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again  PBS

IndependentWall Street JournalSep 1, 08:52 PM
U.S. Targets Iran in Fresh Wave of Strikes - WSJ

U.S. Targets Iran in Fresh Wave of Strikes  WSJ

IndependentCNNSep 1, 08:50 PM
US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets - CNN

US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets  CNN

IndependentCNNSep 1, 08:50 PM
US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets - edition.cnn.com

US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets  edition.cnn.com

WireReutersSep 1, 08:50 PM
US military says it is striking targets in Iran - Reuters

US military says it is striking targets in Iran  Reuters

IndependentThe IndependentSep 1, 08:50 PM
U.S. military says it's hitting targets in Iran as hostilities flare again

The U.S. military says it’s striking targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action

StateXinhuaSep 1, 08:47 PM
Flash: U.S. now striking Iranian targets around Strait of Hormuz: Central Command - english.news.cn

Flash: U.S. now striking Iranian targets around Strait of Hormuz: Central Command  english.news.cn

IndependentAl JazeeraSep 1, 08:45 PM
US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates

US says it is attacking Revolutionary Guards targets following 'attempted attacks' on ships in Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 1, 08:43 PM
US military carries out fresh round of strikes against IRGC in Iran - Al Arabiya English

US military carries out fresh round of strikes against IRGC in Iran  Al Arabiya English

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 1, 08:43 PM
US military carries out fresh round of strikes against IRGC in Iran - english.alarabiya.net

US military carries out fresh round of strikes against IRGC in Iran  english.alarabiya.net