US and Iran Trade New Strikes as Conflict Escalates

In early September 2026, the United States launched new airstrikes against targets in Iran, including sites linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). President Trump said the strikes were aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding a radar system. Iranian state media reported numerous US strikes across the country, including near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran responded with its own tit-for-tat strikes against US targets. The exchange came after earlier attacks on US service members, and the back-and-forth has raised fears of a wider war in the region. The US is also trying to increase economic pressure on Iran alongside the military action.

No immediate details were given on casualties or the full extent of the damage. The situation remains tense, with both sides continuing to trade strikes.