NPR
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
Monday, August 31, 2026
U.S. military forces conducted attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran responded with strikes against U.S. targets in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The exchange marked the first direct military confrontation between the two countries since July 29. No casualty figures or damage assessments were immediately provided by either government.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/g-s1-141175/attacks-flare-us-iran