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// DOSSIER — iran-us-conflict-escalates-irgc-strikes-red-sea
Iran-US Conflict Escalates: IRGC Vows Continued Strikes Amid Red Sea Blockade and Infrastructure War
REL_TIME: 24 Jul 2026 14:27Z · LANG: EN
The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified following the collapse of a brief ceasefire, evolving into a multi-front 'West Asia war.' Iranian military officials, including spokespersons for the Army and the IRGC, have declared that retaliatory strikes against U.S. assets will persist as long as Iranian infrastructure remains under attack. This escalation includes a new 'eye for an eye' doctrine targeting civilian infrastructure and a maritime blockade by Houthi rebels against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. The conflict has severely impacted global energy markets, with Brent crude prices surging toward $100 per barrel as both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait face significant disruptions.
// Background
The current hostilities follow the failure of an interim truce in early July 2026. The conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery for 20% of the world's oil. Tensions have expanded beyond direct U.S.-Iran exchanges to include regional proxies and targets in neighboring Arab nations, threatening global economic stability and energy security.
// Key Developments
- Iran's Army and IRGC vow to continue strikes until U.S. attacks on Iranian coastal areas and infrastructure cease.
- President Trump threatened to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Houthi rebels joined the conflict, attacking two Saudi oil tankers (Encelia and Layla) and declaring a blockade on Saudi ports.
- Iranian forces targeted U.S. military installations in Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain as part of 'Operation Nasr-2'.
- Global oil prices spiked by 4-7%, with Brent crude hitting $97.80 and briefly exceeding $100 per barrel.
- Jordan reported intercepting seven Iranian missiles and six drones, while the U.S. conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
// Timeline
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IRGC Aerospace Force commander Seyyed Majid Mousavi vows strikes will continue until stability is restored to the southern coastline.
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Iran calls on the IAEA to condemn U.S./Israeli strikes on an under-construction nuclear site.
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President Trump announces the 'bridge or power plant' retaliation policy on social media.
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Houthis attack Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla; Iran reports U.S. strikes on Bushehr and Shalamcheh.
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U.S. missiles hit targets as far as Iran's Caspian coast; IRGC warns Gulf residents to stay 500 meters away from U.S. military personnel.
// Perspectives
[Iran (Army/IRGC)]
Asserts a right to retaliate against U.S. 'aggression' and vows to maintain regional strikes until their own territory is secure.
[United States (Trump Administration)]
Employs a strategy of 'major military punishment' and infrastructure degradation to deter Iranian threats to global shipping.
[Houthi Rebels]
Actively supporting Iran by imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacking tankers in the Red Sea.
[Saudi Arabia]
Seeking to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via Red Sea pipelines while facing direct Houthi attacks on its oil fleet.
[Jordan]
Maintaining a defensive posture, intercepting Iranian projectiles to prevent domestic damage while caught in the crossfire.
// Quotes
“The armed forces' retaliatory attacks will continue as long as the US attacks on the country's infrastructure and coastal areas continue.”
“Any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz... the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT.”
“Our defence doctrine is clear: eye for an eye.”
“The Houthis largely were smart and stayed out of all this... but they now apparently have gotten themselves suckered into this.”
