The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian defense positions on Greater Tunb Island, a small but strategically loaded piece of territory sitting near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The operation targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps coastal defense systems, with the stated goal of reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through one of the world’s most consequential waterways.
What happened, and where
The strikes, which lasted approximately 90 minutes, focused on IRGC military infrastructure across Greater Tunb. Satellite imagery and damage assessments confirmed the destruction of at least 14 structures during operations conducted between March 1 and March 18, with additional strikes reported around March 24.
The destroyed facilities included aircraft hangars, a port operations center, communications infrastructure, and fuel depots. Underground bunkers assessed as storage sites for anti-ship missiles were identified but not fully neutralized in the initial wave of strikes.
US Central Command confirmed that the operations were intended to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, framing the campaign as a freedom-of-navigation enforcement action rather than a broader offensive.
