US and Iran exchange strikes in regional escalation
The US-Iran conflict intensified as the US conducted airstrikes on IRGC infrastructure, including air-defense and radar systems. Iran retaliated with a missile and drone offensive targeting US military positions in Jordan and Bahrain. The exchange has heightened fears of a wider regional war and caused oil prices to rise for the third consecutive session due to concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Date: September 2, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Statesman