2026-09-02
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America said it had launched fresh strikes on Iran.
President Donald Trump said the second round of attacks in three days was a response to Iran's failed
attempt at adding sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and its targeting of American troops in Jordan.
He promised to hit again harder if Iran retaliated.