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Politics · Defense & national security · published 2026-09-01 · via The Hill

U.S. Military Launches Strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Positions

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets inside Iran on Tuesday, following Tehran's attacks on American military assets in the region, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes began at noon after IRGC drones and missiles targeted King Hussein and Azraq bases.

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The strikes mark a direct military response by Washington to what it describes as Iranian aggression against American forces stationed in the region. U.S. Central Command confirmed the operation began at noon, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions within Iranian territory.

The action follows an attack in which IRGC drones and missiles struck the King Hussein and Azraq bases, facilities associated with U.S. military operations. This exchange represents a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the two nations, with both sides now having conducted direct strikes on each other's assets.

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This escalation could heighten regional instability, affecting military personnel stationed at bases like King Hussein and Azraq, as well as civilians in surrounding areas. Broader conflict

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