{
  "id": 5145937,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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": "WASHINGTON/DUBAI — On Wednesday, tensions between Iran and the United States reached a new high as both nations engaged in a significant exchange of fire since July. U.S. forces targeted Iran's southern coast, while Iran retaliated by striking American bases across the region. The United States signaled its intention to launch even more devastating strikes. Iran accused Washington of mistakenly targeting a wedding party, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to dozens. The health minister of Iran later confirmed that the latest wave of U.S. strikes resulted in 18 casualties, with 108 others wounded. Asian and European stocks plummeted in response to the airstrikes, although Wall Street opened higher as investors turned their attention to advancements in artificial intelligence. Oil prices experienced a slight increase in a highly volatile session, marked by earlier highs not seen since July, as concerns grew over the potential impact of the conflict on the global economy. The U.S. military reported striking air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites on Tuesday. Iran reported hits on several targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicated that the recent conflict may be the most intense confrontation between Tehran and Washington since July.",
  "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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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/iran-us-exchange-new-attacks-who-was-hit-in-latest-strikes",
        "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/iran-strikes-back-against-latest-us-attacks-vowing-severe-consequences",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T09:30:27.000Z"
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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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        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US goes ‘tanker for tanker’ in attacks on Iran amid renewed strikes in West Asia",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:32:25.000Z"
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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-5144450",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:47:02.000Z"
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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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