BREAKING: Iran Escalates Gulf Offensive, Claims US Aircraft Hit and Oil Tankers Targeted in Hormuz

The Full Story Awaits: Click “Read Original” If You’re Reading on PHOENIX. According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Monday July 20, 2026, Iran has intensified its military operations across the Gulf region, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claiming attacks on US-linked military assets, infrastructure, and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The IRGC said the strikes damaged key systems, including an early warning radar, an aircraft hangar, and at least one MQ-9 Reaper drone. The claims have not been independently verified.

Iranian forces also claimed to have struck US aircraft operating from Aqaba, Jordan, including a C-17 transport aircraft and another aircraft identified in Iranian statements.

Details of the alleged damage remain unclear, and no independent confirmation has been provided.

The escalation has extended to maritime routes, with the IRGC claiming it targeted oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization.

The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant portion of global oil shipments.

The reported attacks come as Iran and the United States continue exchanging strikes across the region.

Washington has carried out repeated attacks against Iranian military infrastructure, while Tehran has responded with missile and drone operations against US positions and allied countries.

Regional governments have increased air defense measures as the conflict threatens to spread further.

Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and other US partners have reported heightened security activity following Iranian attacks and interception operations.