Aug 30, 2026CORE

Direct U.S.-Iran clashes resume after Larak Island strike and retaliation

U.S. forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island and Iran retaliated with missiles toward U.S. sites in Jordan, ending roughly a month-long lull in direct fighting.

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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
Associated PressENAug 30, 2026News article

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United States-Iran War

Tracking the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, including Iranian retaliation, leadership change, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire efforts, economic pressure and renewed clashes.

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