- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.
- US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.
IRGC missile attacks prompted US military retaliation on September 5th.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
IRGC missile attacks prompted US military retaliation on September 5th.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IRGC attacks prompted US strikes targeting tankers.1 source
IRGC attacks led to US military retaliation.1 source
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US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.Also in this story
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was identified as a key target of recent US military strikes.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) defended Iranian airspace against drone incursions on May 26th, amidst ongoing negotiations regarding the U.S.-Israel war.
- Akbarzadeh spoke on behalf of the IRGC regarding readiness as US strikes occurred in southern Iranian waters, warning of the area between Chabahar and Mahshahr.
- Airstrikes were launched against Iran by the U.S. and Israel, prompting calls for military oversight.
The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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United States Central Command
theater-level Unified Combatant Command of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the broader Middle East
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- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted Iranian sites and US bases on August 26, 2026.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued retaliation against the US on September 6th, coinciding with diplomatic condolences following an airshow tragedy in Athens.