By — Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-military-says-its-hitting-new-targets-in-iran-again Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again World Sep 1, 2026 12:58 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it's striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action. U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that the strikes "follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region." READ MORE: United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters, calls attack 'dangerous escalation' On Sunday, the U.S. military said it struck rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan, which were intercepted, while United Arab Emirates said it stopped an Iranian drone over its waters. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. President Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that more strikes might be necessary. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it's striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action. U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that the strikes "follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region." READ MORE: United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters, calls attack 'dangerous escalation' On Sunday, the U.S. military said it struck rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan, which were intercepted, while United Arab Emirates said it stopped an Iranian drone over its waters. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. President Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that more strikes might be necessary. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now