US Conducts Self-Defence Strikes on IRGC Targets After Gulf Shipping Threats

The US military says it launched strikes on southern Iran after detecting a rapid escalation in Iranian actions against American forces in the Gulf region. Officials report that Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats attempted to mine the Strait of Hormuz while one-way attack drones targeted nearly two dozen US Navy vessels enforcing a maritime blockade. Surface-to-air missile activity nearby also raised concerns for both carrier-based and land aircraft. CENTCOM describes the operation as a defensive measure to protect troops. Independent analysts warn the IRGC may be rebuilding missile sites along the Strait, risking renewed disruptions to global shipping and energy supplies.

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