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Iran war updates: IRGC says ‘decisive control’ over Strait of Hormuz

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Friday, August 28, 2026.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 28, 2026. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 28, 2026. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]
By Usaid Siddiqui, Tracy J. Jawad, Caolán Magee, Edna Mohamed, Barbara Angopa, Stephen Quillen, Christine Maguire, Leila Minkara, Daniel Khalili-Tari and Chris Hamill-Stewart
Published On 28 Aug 2026

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