Iran Reports 11 Deaths Following U.S. Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

Iran reported 11 deaths following U.S. aerial strikes near the Strait of Hormuz on September 2, 2026, with Iranian officials claiming one attack hit a wedding party in Kuhestak.

The escalation follows U.S. strikes on August 30, 2026, which prompted retaliatory Iranian drone attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain and strikes on U.S. troops in Jordan and the UAE.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on September 2, 2026, that any entity providing support to the Iranian regime would face consequences as the administration continues its economic blockade.