U.S. forces struck Iranian air-defense, radar, maritime, mine-laying and communications infrastructure in another wave of attacks announced by U.S. Central Command on September 1, 2026, following attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and American personnel. The target mix could weaken Iran’s ability to detect and engage incoming threats while disrupting maritime operations and command networks, potentially improving conditions for follow-on U.S. strikes. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| CENTCOM’s September 1 strikes on IRGC air-defense and maritime targets in Iran were accompanied by footage appearing to show a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet carrying an AGM-154C-1 JSOW, offering a rare glimpse at the precision weapons supporting ongoing operations (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM / U.S. Navy / Edited by Army Recognition Group) |