The US military initiated fresh airstrikes against Iranian targets on September 1, 2026, in retaliation for recent attacks on American bases in the Middle East.
The escalation follows a series of shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials confirming the strikes aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities.
Donald Trump has publicly vowed to hit Iran 'hard' as the regional conflict intensifies, marking the first major exchange of fire between the two nations in weeks.