The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink of a new military escalation. The Wall Street Journal The US military carried out limited strikes on the Iranian island of Kashem in the Strait of Hormuz. In Washington, the operation is called defensive. According to one version, it was a response to the shelling of an American plane by the Revolutionary Guards. They also explain the need to protect American assets and limit Iran's ability to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the American side did not announce the start of a new large-scale military campaign. On the contrary, the attacks are carried out without wide publicity, so as not to create the impression of preparations for a full-scale resumption of hostilities. The Iranian news agency IRNA reported several explosions in Qashm. They were also heard on Hangam Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas. In turn, the Revolutionary Guards announced the destruction of two American patrol drones over the island. At the same time, there are reports of a worsening of the situation directly in the Strait of Hormuz. According to widespread information, Revolutionary Guard forces attacked ships that Tehran considers violators, and a fire broke out in one of the oil tankers. It was also reported about a collision in the air between American planes and the forces of the Revolutionary Guards. The details and authenticity of these reports require confirmation. Information about US preparations for a larger-scale operation after the midterm congressional elections is of particular concern. According to the "Wall Street Journal", the Gulf states were advised to prepare for a short but intense military campaign. According to reports, the US command has already deployed additional air defense assets and munitions in the area. At the same time, Donald Trump is publicly trying to reduce fears of a new war. In an interview with Axios, he said that the US has caused serious economic damage to Iran and is building on reaching an agreement.

The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink of a new military escalation. The Wall Street Journal The US military carried out limited strikes on the Iranian island of Kashem in the Strait of Hormuz. In Washington, the operation is called defensive. According to one version, it was a response to the shelling of an American plane by the Revolutionary Guards. They also explain the need to protect American assets and limit Iran's ability to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the American side did not announce the start of a new large-scale military campaign. On the contrary, the attacks are carried out without wide publicity, so as not to create the impression of preparations for a full-scale resumption of hostilities. The Iranian news agency IRNA reported several explosions in Qashm. They were also heard on Hangam Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas. In turn, the Revolutionary Guards announced the destruction of two American patrol drones over the island. At the same time, there are reports of a worsening of the situation directly in the Strait of Hormuz. According to widespread information, Revolutionary Guard forces attacked ships that Tehran considers violators, and a fire broke out in one of the oil tankers. It was also reported about a collision in the air between American planes and the forces of the Revolutionary Guards. The details and authenticity of these reports require confirmation. Information about US preparations for a larger-scale operation after the midterm congressional elections is of particular concern. According to the "Wall Street Journal", the Gulf states were advised to prepare for a short but intense military campaign. According to reports, the US command has already deployed additional air defense assets and munitions in the area. At the same time, Donald Trump is publicly trying to reduce fears of a new war. In an interview with Axios, he said that the US has caused serious economic damage to Iran and is building on reaching an agreement.