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US and Iranian forces exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise

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Posted Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-12-1200
US and Iranian forces exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz intensify as the US and Iran trade strikes following a brief June ceasefire.

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate near the Strait of Hormuz following a brief truce established under a 14-point memorandum in June. Recent American military operations targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels, with United States Central Command stating it destroyed five ships to prevent mine-laying operations. Iranian military officials rejected the claim regarding mine deployment as "pura fantasia".

Iranian forces responded by launching 20 missiles at American bases in Jordan and claiming strikes on six maritime vessels, including an aircraft carrier where a shipboard fire was subsequently contained. United States President Donald Trump insisted the maritime corridor remains open and asserted that Iranian leadership faces severe difficulties. Meanwhile, American intelligence agencies warned that Revolutionary Guard forces may seek further military 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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