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On March 1, 2026, what was intended as a routine transit through the Strait of Hormuz rapidly escalated into a volatile military engagement. The U.S. Navy faced a sophisticated barrage of anti-ship missiles launched from Iranian coastal batteries, forcing a high-stakes duel involving electronic warfare and interceptor systems. Although no American assets were hit, the U.S. counterstrikes against launch sites and radar installations marked a significant departure from established rules of engagement in the region.
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