U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz
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United States, Iran (IRGC)
Strait of Hormuz, Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain
September 1, 2026
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The U.S. launched air strikes on Iranian targets following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq. Conflicting reports exist regarding casualties from the Iranian attack on the U.S. base in Jordan.
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