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Iran warns US strikes will 'tighten the lock' on Strait of Hormuz

The Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a statement claiming that US military strikes would exacerbate conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has verified its attacks on IRGC targets in Iran after a string of Iranian assaults on vessels and troops. In retaliation, Iran has initiated a military response employing missiles and drones against US interests, leading to an alarming rise in hostilities around this critical maritime route.

2 Sep 2026 12:59 am