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US and Iran exchange strikes near strategic Strait of Hormuz

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Posted Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-24-0030
US and Iran exchange strikes near strategic Strait of Hormuz
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Military hostilities between the US and Iran have escalated near the Strait of Hormuz following fresh retaliatory strikes by both sides.

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate near the Strait of Hormuz following a series of military exchanges. United States Central Command announced the destruction of five vessels belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after an attempted strike on American naval assets.

In response, Iranian state media reported that Tehran launched 20 missiles targeting US military positions in Jordan. Iran also claimed to have struck six maritime vessels, including three oil tankers and an aircraft carrier. Firefighters successfully contained a blaze aboard one targeted tanker.

While US President Donald Trump stated that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains unblocked and argued that "Tehran is in severe difficulty," American intelligence agencies warned that Iranian forces may further intensify regional hostilities.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasized official US assertions that shipping routes remain open and Tehran is under severe pressure.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Focused on US intelligence reports warning that Iranian forces feel emboldened and could escalate the conflict.
  • Oct 15, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Highlighted US assertions that the Strait of Hormuz remains open while Iranian forces face severe difficulties.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Focused on Iranian claims of strikes against American naval assets and intelligence warnings of escalating regional conflict.
  • Oct 15, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Focuses on US President Trump's assertions that Tehran faces severe difficulties and that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlights Tehran's claimed attacks on American vessels and US intelligence warnings regarding potential military escalation by emboldened Iranian forces.
  • Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Focused on US assertions that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and Iran is facing major operational strain.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Emphasized Iranian claims of hitting six US and commercial vessels, alongside intelligence warnings of further escalation.
  • Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasized U.S. assertions that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iranian military forces face operational difficulties.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian claims of hitting six vessels and U.S. intelligence warnings that Tehran could escalate the conflict further.
  • Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
    • Corriere della Sera Cautious Emphasized President Trump's assertions that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iranian forces face major operational struggles.
    • La Repubblica Alarmed Highlighted Iranian military claims of successful strikes on U.S. vessels and intelligence warnings regarding potential further escalation.

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