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strikeAug 12, 2026

Iran War: Iran, Ansar Allah Keep Up Attacks on Ships as Trump Insists He Controls Strait of Hormuz, Will Break Iran Economically; Press Highlights Trump Cowardice in Catering Truck Escape From Ankara | naked capitalism

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[This Iran war post, as usual, went live early. Please return at 8:00 AM EDT or refresh this page then for the final version] Again, limited kinetic action and relentless Trump and Administration puffery mask that Trump has no way out of his Iran disaster save an ugly exit, a formal capitulation, or blowing up more…

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    [This Iran war post, as usual, went live early. Please return at 8:00 AM EDT or refresh this page then for the final version] Again, limited kinetic action and relentless Trump and Administration puffery mask that Trump has no way out of his Iran disaster save an ugly exit, a for…

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President Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. military carried out limited strikes on targets in Iran, including an anti-aircraft device. These actions followed reports of explosions on Qeshm Island, Hengam Island, and the mainland area of Bandar Abbas.

The strikes mark the first U.S. military action since the midterm elections.

Location: Iran