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Middle EastPublished: 2 September 2026 at 09:27

US strikes Iran, Trump threatens further action after Tehran's retaliation

On Tuesday, the U.S. military struck targets inside Iran, and Tehran responded by firing missiles and drones at multiple sites across the region. The exchange marks another flare-up in a conflict that has continued intermittently for some time.

The United States military carried out strikes against targets in Iran on Tuesday. In response, Tehran launched missiles and drones toward several locations across the region.

The exchange represents a renewed escalation in a conflict between the two sides that has continued in an intermittent, on-and-off manner. Tensions in the region remain elevated as both sides continue trading military actions.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to intensify pressure on Tehran further in response to Iran's retaliatory strikes. Specific details on the scale of the attacks, casualties, or damage have not yet been made available.

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