IRGC targets US base following strikes near Bandar Abbas
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), US Military
Bandar Abbas, Strait of Hormuz
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Escalation in US-Iran tensions: Missile attacks and maritime incidents
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, which were intercepted. The IRGC claimed to have stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged following the confirmation of the attacks.
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The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U.S. Policy
Author: Robin Wright
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Iran's political structure, the role of the IRGC, and the complex history of U.S.-Iran relations, which is essential for understanding the strategic motivations behind the recent escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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