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US-Iran War Escalates: Strikes, Retaliation, and Trump's Threats
US and Iran resume hostilities with strikes and missile attacks, while Trump warns of further devastation.
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- The United States and Iran have resumed hostilities against each other as both cede to give up control of the crucial waterway Strait of Hormuz. ·
Hindustan Times
- The US military said it completed fresh strikes on Iran on Tuesday and warned of devastating strikes if Iran retaliates. ·
- Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 1, 2026, that the United States has mistakenly understood negotiations as a means of dictation. · Media Indonesia
- Al Jazeera reported that a US airstrike on a wedding in Iran killed at least four people, including two children aged 4 and 16. ·
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- Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Iraq, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait following the US airstrike. ·
- Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army spokesperson said that the country's air defence systems dealt with 13 ballistic missiles from Iran and intercepted 10 successfully. ·
- Tehran subsequently targeted US troops in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, while projectiles also struck two oil tankers in attacks that have not been claimed. ·
- Baqaei accused the United States of acting with bad faith and lacking a clear direction in its approach toward Iran, characterizing the US strategy as a strategic error. · Media Indonesia
- Baqaei stated that the United States has repeatedly committed actions that Tehran considers acts of aggression, specifically referencing recent attacks on Khark Island. · Media Indonesia
- The Iranian spokesperson alleged that the United States violated a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the highest level by President Donald Trump approximately three weeks after it was signed. · Media Indonesia
- Peru broke diplomatic relations with Iran, accusing Tehran of fanning the conflict in the Middle East and obstructing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. ·
- The Iranian military stated to Tasnim that US targets in the region were struck with missiles and drones. ·
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