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US strikes Iran again as retaliation raises fears over gas prices, Strait of Hormuz
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joe St. George , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The US action targeted two launchers, and Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles towards a US base. The US military took action to prevent the deployment of sea mines in a key waterway.
Tensions have escalated following a military strike. Iran had been preparing to deploy sea mines, prompting a response from the US. The US action targeted two launchers, and Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles towards a US base.
A warning was issued on social media by the head of Iran's national security commission, hinting at further retaliation. The US military took action to prevent the deployment of sea mines in a key waterway.
Further details about the situation are available from the source, including comments from a US Central Command spokesman and more information about the escalating conflict and its potential impact.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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