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May 6, 2026 The U.S. military struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz Corroborated Power and Authority
The strikes expanded executive use of force abroad and raised accountability questions about war powers and escalation control.
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- US Military Strikes Iranian Targets — The US military conducted strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz area in response to unprovoked Iranian attacks.
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Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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