{
  "id": 5144450,
  "title": "US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-pounds-iran-tehran-strikes-back-at-bases-in-biggest-exchange-since-5144450",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260903/us-pounds-iran-tehran-strikes-back-at-bases-in-biggest-exchange-since-july"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States and Iran have engaged in their most intense military exchange in more than a year, raising fears of a renewed conflict in the region. On Tuesday, American forces targeted Iran's southern coast, while Iran retaliated by launching strikes against U.S. military bases across the region. The U.S. vowed to carry out more aggressive attacks in response. Iran alleged that American forces had mistakenly bombed a wedding party, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to dozens. Iran's health minister later stated that the recent wave of U.S. strikes had resulted in 18 fatalities and 108 injuries.\n\nThe fallout from the airstrikes triggered a sharp drop in Asian and European stock markets, although Wall Street initially opened higher as investors turned their attention to advancements in artificial intelligence. Oil prices showed a marginal increase, buoyed by concerns about the potential economic repercussions of the conflict. However, the market had previously soared to levels not witnessed since July, fueled by apprehensions about the war's implications for the global economy.\n\nThe U.S. military reported that it had targeted a range of Iranian assets, including air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities, and communication sites. Iran, on the other hand, claimed it had struck multiple targets near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. As the situation unfolded, the gravity of the confrontation became increasingly apparent.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON/DUBAI — Iranians and their Arab neighbours feared a return of war on Wednesday after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July, with U.S. forces striking Iran's southern coast and Iran firing at American bases across the region. The United States threatened more devastating strikes. Iran accused Washington of hitting a wedding party, killing four people and…",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T08:55:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Iran strikes back against latest US attacks, vowing ‘severe’ consequences",
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Iran attacks US sites in Middle East after American strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/iran-attacks-us-sites-in-middle-east-after-american-strikes",
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        "title": "U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-goes-tanker-for-tanker-in-attacks-on-iran-amid-renewed-strikes-in",
        "published": "2026-09-02T10:59:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-pounds-iran-tehran-strikes-back-at-bases-in-biggest-exchange-since-5075348",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-pounds-iran-tehran-strikes-back-at-bases-in-biggest-exchange-since-5081507",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:44:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "U.S. and Iran exchange new strikes as Trump applies economic pressure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/u-s-and-iran-exchange-new-strikes-as-trump-applies-economic-pressure",
        "published": "2026-09-02T13:02:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-pounds-iran-tehran-strikes-back-at-bases-in-biggest-exchange-since-5145937",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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