Iran Escalates Regional Military Actions, Targets Shipping and US Forces

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Published: 2026-09-11
Category: world
Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)

Iran is reportedly increasing the readiness of its riot control forces and has continued to strike commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt international shipping and raise oil prices. Additionally, Iran has aggressively targeted US naval forces and bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in recent days, aiming to degrade US resolve and secure control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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