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US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Hormuz

PUBLISHED Mar 17, 2026, 11:07 PM ET

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Washington: US forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz on March 18, employing multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions, Central Command said. The strikes targeted hardened coastal positions CENTCOM described as posing a risk to international shipping after Iran temporarily closed the waterway. US officials said the action followed Iranian missile and drone attacks across the region. Separately, Israeli authorities reported two civilian deaths from a ballistic missile attack in central Israel. The strikes follow a campaign launched on February 28 purportedly to dismantle Iranian security capabilities in recent weeks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Feb 28: US-directed campaign to dismantle Iranian security apparatus reported to begin.
Early–mid March: Iran launches missiles/drones and temporarily closes the Strait of Hormuz.
March 18: CENTCOM announces strikes using multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions on coastal Iranian missile sites.
March 18: Magen David Adom reports two civilian deaths in central Israel from a ballistic missile attack.
After March 18: Regional air-defence responses and diplomatic fallout continue, and oil transit concerns persist.

News Intelligence

This situation can affect your wallet. The Strait of Hormuz is a key oil transit route. If tensions escalate and shipping is disrupted, gas prices could rise. Keep an eye on your local gas prices and consider filling up if they start to climb.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 88%, Right 13%

Who Benefited

The United States and its military aim benefitted through the reported degradation of coastal Iranian missile positions and demonstration of maritime force-projection to protect international shipping routes.

Who Impacted

Iran's reported coastal missile complexes and regional maritime stability suffered damage and heightened economic and security risks after the closure of the Strait and subsequent strikes.