The U.S. military announced Tuesday that it had begun striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran after a month without direct military action between the two sides.

U.S. Central Command said the operations followed recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members in the region. The strikes mark the first U.S. military action against Iran since early August.

Officials described the targets as limited and focused on disrupting Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic through the critical waterway. CENTCOM noted that the actions were taken in response to specific threats detected in recent days.

The development ends a brief period of relative calm that followed earlier rounds of strikes and counterstrikes this summer. The broader U.S.-Iran conflict, which began in February 2026 with joint U.S. and Israeli operations, has featured intermittent fighting centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian military capabilities.

President Donald Trump acknowledged the possibility of additional measures if needed, stating that previous operations had significantly degraded Iran's position but that further responses remained an option. Iran has previously responded to U.S. strikes with missile launches toward regional sites and claims of drone activity.

The resumption of strikes comes amid ongoing concerns over shipping security and regional stability. U.S. officials have emphasized that the operations aim to protect international commerce and deter further aggression from Tehran.

Earlier this year, the two sides reached temporary understandings to pause hostilities, but violations on both sides have repeatedly led to renewed exchanges. The latest flare-up began after Iranian forces attempted to place mines and launch rockets near the strait.

Central Command released statements confirming the start of strikes at midday Eastern Time, with updates indicating ongoing operations against specific IRGC assets. No immediate details on the scale or outcomes were provided in initial reports.