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Hormuz Under Fire: CENTCOM Precision Strikes, IRGC Boats, and the Special Operations Edge in the Strait
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 335
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Summary
In this episode, we examine the July 7, 2026 CENTCOM retaliatory strikes that hit more than 80 Iranian targets—including air defenses, coastal radar, anti-ship missiles, and over 60 IRGC small boats—following attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Drawing directly from my background as a Navy SEAL, I break down the tactical execution, the likely role of special operations forces in targeting and maritime security, and the strategic context of renewed U.S. measures including the “Guardian of Hormuz” posture and blockade elements. Listeners will walk away with a clear operator-level understanding of escalation control, precision effects in contested waterways, and what these developments signal for future missions in the region.