# US Strikes Iran; Tehran Targets US Bases in Jordan

The US launched new strikes on Iran while Tehran retaliated by targeting US bases in Jordan.

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Tehran fired back targeting US bases in Jordan in response to the US strikes. [^1]

The United States launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations near the Strait of Hormuz. [^2]

US forces and Iran engaged in a massive exchange of fire on Wednesday, marking their heaviest clash since July. [^3]

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on September 2 that Washington has held consultations with Moscow and Beijing concerning American sanctions against Iran. [^4]

Reuters reported on Thursday citing sources in the White House that key officials in US President Donald Trump's administration are working to prevent a large-scale military escalation in the conflict with Iran at least until the midterm elections on November 3. [^5]

US President Donald Trump proposed on Wednesday to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Trump Strait'. [^6]

Trump stated that US forces destroyed all new offensive and defensive equipment Iran attempted to build along the Strait of Hormuz. [^7]

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has been practically defeated and that its new military equipment has been completely destroyed. [^8]

Washington denied claims of US casualties resulting from the attacks on its bases in Jordan. [^9]

Iranian officials accused the US of bombing a wedding party, leaving five dead and dozens wounded. [^10]

US forces pounded Iran's southern coast, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint where Tehran has threatened to block unauthorized tankers. [^11]

Washington warned of even more devastating strikes to follow. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Tehran fired back targeting US bases in Jordan in response to the US strikes. (Al Jazeera, News)
2. The United States launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations near the Strait of Hormuz. (Al Jazeera, News)
3. US forces and Iran engaged in a massive exchange of fire on Wednesday, marking their heaviest clash since July. (Mid-day, News)
4. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on September 2 that Washington has held consultations with Moscow and Beijing concerning American sanctions against Iran. (TASS, News)
5. Reuters reported on Thursday citing sources in the White House that key officials in US President Donald Trump's administration are working to prevent a large-scale military escalation in the conflict with Iran at least until the midterm elections on November 3. (TASS, News)
6. US President Donald Trump proposed on Wednesday to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Trump Strait'. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
7. Trump stated that US forces destroyed all new offensive and defensive equipment Iran attempted to build along the Strait of Hormuz. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
8. US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has been practically defeated and that its new military equipment has been completely destroyed. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
9. Washington denied claims of US casualties resulting from the attacks on its bases in Jordan. (Al Jazeera, News)
10. Iranian officials accused the US of bombing a wedding party, leaving five dead and dozens wounded. (Mid-day, News)
11. US forces pounded Iran's southern coast, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint where Tehran has threatened to block unauthorized tankers. (Mid-day, News)
12. Washington warned of even more devastating strikes to follow. (Mid-day, News)

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