Inside the US Strikes on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Defenses

A former combat fighter pilot breaks down the US military operation against Iran’s coastal defense network in the Strait of Hormuz from July 12–15, 2026. The strikes focused on dismantling missile batteries, radar installations, and surveillance sites on the islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa. The analysis highlights how US A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and AH-64 Apaches countered Iran’s “mosquito fleet” of high-speed attack boats. It also covers the first autonomous sea-drone strike, when unmanned vessels infiltrated Bandar Abbas naval base to destroy a Ghadir-class submarine. Finally, the US enforced a naval blockade by targeting non-compliant tankers with Hellfire missiles to secure vital shipping lanes. While Iran’s coastal infrastructure suffered heavy losses, the long-term success depends on the return of stable commercial traffic and insurance rates.

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