--- title: "US Launches Massive Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran: Trump Threatens a 'Far More Severe' Response" description: "On September 1, the US began massive strikes on IRGC targets in Iran in response to attempts to mine the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened a 'far more severe' response, and Brent crude exceeded $90." date: 2026-09-01T17:50:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-strikes-on-iran-irgc-strait-of-hormuz-en tags: [us-iran-conflict, strait-of-hormuz, irgc, trump, oil-prices, military-strikes, qatar-mediation] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # US Launches Massive Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran: Trump Threatens a 'Far More Severe' Response ![US Air Force aerial bomb: strike aircraft munitions used in the US attacks on IRGC targets in Iran](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/01/ssha-udary-po-iranu-ormuzskiy-proliv-ksir/ssha-udary-po-iranu-ormuzskiy-proliv-ksir-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - CENTCOM confirmed the start of strikes on IRGC targets in Iran at 12:00 Eastern Time on September 1 - Trump stated that the strikes were a response to an attempt to mine the Strait of Hormuz and the launch of 8 missiles at a base in Jordan - Bloomberg disputes Trump's claim that the strait has been fully demined - Qatar is conducting mediating negotiations with Tehran on restoring navigation - Brent crude exceeded $90 per barrel amid the escalation On Tuesday, September 1, the U.S. Armed Forces began striking targets belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Iranian territory. This was announced in an official statement by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). According to the command, hostilities began at 12:00 Eastern Time (19:00 Kyiv time). The strikes, as emphasized by the Pentagon, were a response to recent attempts by the Iranian IRGC to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as threats against U.S. military personnel stationed in the region. ### Trump's Statement: 'Large-Scale and Powerful' Strikes U.S. President Donald Trump personally commented on the operation in a public address. In his words, the strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz are 'large-scale and powerful.' Trump pointed to two direct causes of the escalation: what he assessed as a failed attempt by Tehran to lay naval mines in the strait, and the launch of eight missiles at a U.S. military base in Jordan. The president stated that all eight missiles were successfully intercepted, and that the strait, according to him, 'is currently free of mines' — they, as he emphasized, were 'completely removed or destroyed.' ### Threat of a 'Far More Severe' Response At the end of his statement, Trump addressed a direct warning to Tehran: if the 'failed state of Iran' retaliates against the current attack, it will be struck 'at a far more severe and higher level.' Earlier, as reported by Russian media, the head of the White House had allowed for a scenario of the 'complete destruction' of Iran in the event of continued retaliatory strikes by the IRGC. Against the backdrop of these threats, the Iranian side, according to several publications, has already begun launching retaliatory strikes, indicating a further escalation of the conflict. ### Context: Mine Threat and Qatari Negotiations The escalation is taking place against the backdrop of a multi-day crisis around the Strait of Hormuz — a key artery of global oil trade. The day before, CENTCOM reported that U.S. military forces had 'taken limited and precise measures' against IRGC units that, according to intelligence, were laying naval mines and posing a threat to shipping. In parallel, Qatar is conducting mediating negotiations with Iran on the issue of unblocking the strait. Tehran, according to available information, has agreed to prepare a list of conditions for restoring normal navigation, although specific timelines and the terms of the agreement have not yet been disclosed. ### Contradictory Data There is a significant discrepancy between statements by the U.S. side and assessments by independent sources. Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully demined and that there are 'no mines' in the waters. However, according to Bloomberg, the strait is likely still mined, despite the White House's public statements. Thus, the question of the actual state of the waters remains open: one side declares the threat fully eliminated, while the other records its persistence. This discrepancy is critical for assessing risks to international shipping and for understanding the real reasons behind the ongoing strikes. ### Market Reaction: Oil Above $90 The new flare-up between the U.S. and Iran was immediately reflected in global energy markets. Immediately after reports of the strikes, Brent crude prices jumped by more than 2%, surpassing the $90-per-barrel mark. Analysts link the rise to the risk of the Strait of Hormuz being blocked or its throughput capacity being restricted, with about one-fifth of the world's oil passing through it. The further price trend will depend on whether diplomatic channels, including through Qatari mediation, can de-escalate the situation or whether the conflict will enter a phase of protracted confrontation. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Retaliation for the ships: US launches massive strikes on IRGC targets in Iran](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/vidpovid-sudna-ssha-rozpochali-masovani-udari-1788284681.html) - Подтверждает факт ударов, цитирует заявление CENTCOM и Трампа, совпадает с основным текстом - [Trump threatens to completely destroy Iran in the event of IRGC retaliatory strikes](https://rossaprimavera.ru/news/04d3d132) - Подтверждает угрозы Трампа, дополняет цитирование - [Iran begins retaliatory strikes after US attack, despite Trump's threats](https://www.business-gazeta.ru/article/710269) - Сообщает о начале ответных ударов Ирана — информация дополняет картину, но детали требуют дополнительной верификации - [US carries out new strikes on IRGC facilities in Iran](https://argumenti.ru/world/ssha-nanesli-novye-udary-po-obektam-ksir-v-irane-1007815) - Подтверждает факт новых ударов по объектам КСИР ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: When exactly did the US begin strikes on Iran? **A:** According to CENTCOM, the strikes began on September 1 at 12:00 U.S. Eastern Time (19:00 Kyiv time). ### Q: What targets did U.S. forces hit? **A:** The strikes were directed at facilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran, in particular near the Strait of Hormuz. ### Q: Why did the US attack Iran? **A:** The official reason is a response to IRGC attempts to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, to lay naval mines, and to the launch of eight missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan. ### Q: Is the Strait of Hormuz demined now? **A:** Trump claims the strait has been fully demined. However, Bloomberg reports that mines are likely still present in the waters. The issue remains disputed. ### Q: How did oil markets react? **A:** Brent prices jumped by more than 2% and exceeded $90 per barrel amid the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.