EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
First US strike on Iranian forces in a month heightens escalation risk and tests US grip on Strait of Hormuz
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On August 30, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) struck two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. officials, IRGC personnel had been observed preparing to launch rockets capable of deploying sea mines into the waterway. CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper had previously stated that U.S.
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