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  "id": 4968939,
  "title": "US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-military-completes-latest-strikes-against-iran-while-trump-vows",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T00:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260902/us-military-completes-latest-strikes-against-iran-while-trump-vows-more-for-tehrans-retaliation"
  },
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  "account": "On Tuesday, the United States military carried out strikes against targets in Iran, according to reports. In retaliation, Iran launched missiles and drones towards various locations throughout the region, reigniting a conflict that has persisted for over six months. One US strike targeted a home hosting a wedding, resulting in the death of five individuals and injuries to dozens of others, according to local officials. Central Command announced that they had concluded their most recent barrage of attacks on Iranian military assets, including air defense systems, radar installations, and maritime resources. The strikes followed a similar set of US attacks on Sunday, which had abruptly halted a month of no military action and were poised to reignite a conflict that had led to a surge in global oil prices and posed political challenges for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. The renewed hostilities emerged as President Donald Trump appeared to shift towards attempting to influence Iran's behavior through economic sanctions. President Trump stated, \"If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not.\"",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. One U.S. strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing five people and wounding dozens, local officials said. U.S. Central Command said in a statement Tuesday…",
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        "title": "US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-military-completes-latest-strikes-against-iran-while-trump-vows",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/u-s-completes-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-mideast-tensions-flare-again",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-iran-trade-strikes-as-tehran-retaliates-after-american-attacks",
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
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