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U.S. Strikes Back: Military Decimates Iranian Assets After Deadly Attack on American Troops

The Biden-era ceasefire is dead, and the U.S. military is finally delivering the decisive response required to punish the IRGC for the murder of American soldiers.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 19, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18

The United States has launched its eighth consecutive night of air strikes against Iran, systematically dismantling the coastal surveillance and air defense facilities used by the regime to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

This necessary military action comes as a direct response to the cowardly attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that claimed the lives of two American soldiers in Jordan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the fallen, stating, 'Godspeed, heroes.

Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.' While the Iranian regime attempts to play the victim, the reality is that their reckless aggression—including targeting critical infrastructure in Kuwait and threatening international vessels—has forced this escalation.

The fragile, failed ceasefire agreement, which President Trump correctly identified as worthless, has collapsed, leaving the U.S. with no choice but to project strength.

While Tehran continues its hostile rhetoric and illegal interference in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military remains committed to degrading the regime's logistics infrastructure and ensuring that those who target American service members face swift and severe consequences.

The mission is clear: protect American personnel and secure the vital waterways that the Iranian regime seeks to hold hostage.

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