TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026|No. 13485
Middle East · Conflict

US and Iran Exchange Strikes, Reigniting Middle East Tensions and Oil Price Fears

The United States military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) assets in response to recent attacks on commercial shipping and American service members, escalating regional hostilities.

A naval vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
A naval vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
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The United States military says it is conducting new strikes against Iran as the fighting renews between the two countries.

The Middle East-based Central Command (CENTCOM) of the US military said on Tuesday it was hitting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets.

“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,” CENTCOM said.

Iranian semi-official news agency Tasnim reported explosions in the south of the country, including Kenerak, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.

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