Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:49am on 02 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
US forces continued strikes on Iranian targets, with CENTCOM saying the attacks followed attempted IRGC assaults on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US personnel. A missile attack reportedly killed four people, including a child, and injured about 50 when shrapnel struck a home hosting wedding celebrations in Kuhestak, southern Iran. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US interests in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. Supreme Leader Mojatba Khamenei warned Washington of “unforgettable lessons,” while IRGC officials threatened further punishment. The US military denied targeting civilians. The conflict has continued since late February, when US and Israeli attacks killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iran maintaining its Hormuz closure.
