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United States and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz

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Posted Sep 12, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-12-1500
United States and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Military operations between the United States and Iran have intensified near the Strait of Hormuz as both sides exchange strikes and claims of escalation.

Military operations between the United States and Iran have intensified near the Strait of Hormuz following recent maritime clashes. United States Central Command stated that American forces destroyed five Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels to thwart mine-laying activities. Iranian military officials dismissed the American statement regarding mine deployment as "pura fantasia".

In response, Iranian forces launched 20 missiles targeting United States bases in Jordan and claimed strikes on six vessels, including an aircraft carrier. Iranian state media specified the targets included three tankers and three United States vessels, while American officials reported a shipboard fire was quickly contained.

United States President Donald Trump asserted that the shipping corridor remains open, but American intelligence agencies warned Revolutionary Guard forces may seek further escalation.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.

How outlets assessed this

  • Nov 3, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Skeptical Emphasized US assurances that Tehran faces severe difficulties and that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to maritime traffic.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Focused on Iranian claims of successful strikes against US naval assets and intelligence warnings of escalating Revolutionary Guard confidence.
  • Nov 4, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Focused on U.S. statements minimizing damage and confirming that maritime fires were contained and shipping lanes remained open.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian missile strike claims and intelligence warnings that Revolutionary Guards feel emboldened to escalate the conflict.
  • Nov 4, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasised U.S. assertions that the strait remains open and reported on the containment of a damaged tanker's fire.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iran's claims of targeting U.S. ships and U.S. intelligence warnings regarding potential conflict escalation.
  • Nov 4, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasized U.S. statements asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iran is facing severe internal hardship.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian claims of striking U.S. naval vessels and cited intelligence warnings regarding an increasingly aggressive Revolutionary Guard.
  • Nov 5, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Framed the situation around Washington's claims that the passage remains open and fires aboard vessels were contained.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Emphasized Iranian claims of striking U.S. vessels and intelligence warnings that Revolutionary Guards feel empowered.
  • Nov 5, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Framed the situation around U.S. assertions that shipping routes remain open and noted that a tanker fire was put out.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian claims of striking U.S. vessels and carrier, alongside U.S. intelligence warnings of heightened escalation risks.
  • Nov 5, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasized U.S. assertions that the Strait of Hormuz remains open alongside reports of localized fire containment.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian claims of hitting U.S. naval targets and intelligence warnings of potential IRGC escalation.

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