Iran fires drones and missiles in response to US strikes, Iranian semiofficial media says
Iran launched missiles and drones in response to U.S. strikes, escalating regional conflict over the Strait of Hormuz and causing oil prices to surge over 7%.
- On Tuesday, Iran began firing missiles and drones in response to U.S. strikes, with the Armed Forces General Staff warning of "crushing and devastating blows" against the United States.
- Central Command stated U.S. operations targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces to prevent sea mines from being placed in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran allegedly attempted to attack commercial ships and American forces.
- Iranian state television reported U.S. strikes hit a fishmeal factory on Qeshm Island and civilian targets in Hormozgan province, including a fishing pier and a Ports and Maritime Organization tower in Sirik.
- Crude oil prices surged about 7% this week and more than 50% this year, while U.S. gasoline costs rose to $4.10 per gallon, according to AAA data.
- The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world oil flows, remains contested as Iran recently launched missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan and deployed drones near the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran launches retaliatory strikes after latest US airstrikes
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Local media in Iran reported on Tuesday night that Iranian armed forces began responding to the latest US aggression on south and southeastern provinces earlier in the day.
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