On The Hour – August 31, 2026 | Iran Threatens Hormuz, U.S. Responds With Military Force

The United States carries out its first direct strike on Iran in a month, targeting Iranian launchers on Larak Island that U.S. officials say were being prepared to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responds by firing ballistic missiles toward U.S. bases in Jordan, raising fears of renewed escalation between Washington and Iran. The limited strike signals a new American red line over Hormuz as economic pressure, naval operations and the Trump administration’s shifting Iran strategy come into focus. Plus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns extremist settler violence and warns against interfering with the IDF; Jerusalem police detain seven suspects over the desecration of Muslim and Christian holy sites; hundreds of Haredi recruits enter IDF service; and millions of Israeli children prepare to return to school. Guests: Maj. (Res.) Elliot Chodoff — Political and Military Analyst Amb. (Ret.) Yoram Ettinger — Expert on U.S.-Israel Relations Stay updated, become a member: https://iltvisrael.com/become-a-member Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel. https://www.iltv.tv Follow ILTV Israel News on Facebook -   / iltvisraelnews   Follow ILTV Israel News on Instagram -   / iltv_israel   Follow ILTV Israel News on Twitter -   / iltvnews   ILTV Israel News Website - https://www.iltv.tv ILTV is an independent English-language media company based in Tel Aviv that provides daily news and entertainment to its viewers. Launched in 2015, ILTV is committed to producing high quality content in a broad array of subjects, from reporting news and current events to programming which highlights technology, art and entertainment, sports and culture. In today’s media, biased reporting and anti-Israel agendas are prevalent, as the State of Israel is under relentless attack. From the “spinning” of unfolding political events in order to display Israel in a negative light, to the misrepresenting facts, media outlets are providing the fuel which shapes negative public opinion and contributes to the Delegitimization of the State of Israel. #Israelnews #israel #Iltvisraelnews #newsfromisrael #israeltoday #iltvdailynews #tv7