U.S. Military Conducts Strikes Against Iranian Military Targets in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military has launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military installations in the Strait of Hormuz region, according to reports on July 8, 2026.

The U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were carried out under the direction of President Donald Trump, who serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Iranian state media reported multiple developments following the strikes. The Islamic Republic News Agency noted that power outages affected portions of the Iranian city of Gachsaran after explosions were heard in the area. Iranian media also documented blast sounds in Abu Musa Island and in Gachsaran.

The Mehr News Agency reported that the Bushehr nuclear power plant sustained no damage from the American strikes.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps indicated it would respond to the American military action.

The strikes mark a significant escalation in regional tensions between Washington and Tehran.