US-Iran strikes and regional responses
Summary
Donald Trump said the United States could attack Iran again at any time, as Iranian officials accused Washington of a war crime over a deadly strike on a wedding in southern Iran and Israel said its mission against Iran was unfinished.
Digest
Lucy Campbell (now); Patrick Daly, Tom Ambrose and Taz Ali (earlier), 02 SEP 2026 — Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to attack Iran again “any time we want” but did not expect the renewed campaign to last long. He said US forces had struck Iranian radar, missile systems and other equipment near the Strait of Hormuz, and claimed the United States had strong control of the waterway. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused the US of a war crime after a reported missile strike hit a wedding in Sirik, southern Iran, killing four people, including children aged four and 16, and injuring at least 68. Washington made no official comment. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the military never targets civilians and was reviewing reports. The Iranian Red Crescent asked the International Criminal Court to take legal action, saying the attack could constitute a war crime. Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s mission in Iran was not finished, while Israel Katz said the IDF was ready to respond forcefully if Iran attacked. Iran’s rial reached a record low on Wednesday. Iran also blacklisted 11 additional vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total to 56. China’s Xi Jinping urged regional countries to oppose external interference. Other reported developments included attacks involving Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
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