U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Strait of Hormuz Attacks

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on September 1, 2026, in retaliation for attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American service members in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media reported four projectiles hit Sistan-Baluchistan province, while the U.S. military confirmed previous strikes on August 30 against rocket launchers located on Larak Island.

President Donald Trump stated that further military action may be necessary, noting that the ongoing six-month conflict has left Iran's economy staggered by high inflation and its military leadership devastated.