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2 September 2026

U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes

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U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes

The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U. S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.

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