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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. military strikes Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces conducted a military strike against Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, citing the need to protect commercial shipping. In response, Iran reported launching ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, which Jordanian forces stated they intercepted.

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Why It Matters

The escalation of military conflict in the directly impacts global oil prices and the safety of commercial shipping routes through which 20% of the world's oil typically flows.

Key Facts

  • U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
  • The U.S. military stated the action was taken to prevent the laying of sea mines and protect commercial shipping.
  • Iran reported firing ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan in retaliation.
  • Jordanian armed forces intercepted eight missiles over their airspace on Monday.
  • The price of U.S. oil rose 1.8% to $84.94 per barrel following the strike.
  • The price of Brent crude rose 1.9% to $89.79 per barrel.
  • The U.S. military has redirected 83 commercial vessels and disabled three ships under its blockade of Iranian ports.
  • Daily transit through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped from roughly 130 vessels before the war to significantly lower levels.
  • Iran claims to have suffered $270 billion in direct and indirect damages since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
  • An unknown projectile struck a tanker ship north of Khasab, Oman, on Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

personHossein Mohebi“Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson”locationStrait of Hormuz“Primary site of military conflict”personTim Hawkins“U.S. Central Command spokesperson”locationJordan“Site of reported Iranian missile strikes”personDonald Trump“U.S. President”