{
  "id": 5224458,
  "title": "Trump says Iran strikes won’t last ‘too long’ as US vows to hit again and keep Strait of Hormuz open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trump-says-iran-strikes-wont-last-too-long-as-us-vows-to-hit-again",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:54:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-iran-strikes-wont-last-too-long-as-us-vows-to-hit-again-and-keep-strait-of-hormuz-open-1.500661424"
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  "account": "Kuwaiti forces intercepted a missile and drone assault from Iran on Thursday, as the country's army engaged hostile missile and drone attacks in response to Iranian aggression, according to a statement on X. Egypt and China called for reduced tensions and escalated conflict in the Gulf and Middle East, urging dialogue and political consensus to address regional security concerns. Both nations emphasized the importance of good neighborliness, state sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and adherence to the UN Charter and international law.\n\nThe Arab League warned that Iranian escalation posed a direct threat to regional security and risked broadening the conflict, urging an immediate halt to all aggression and return to political negotiations for regional stability. US President Donald Trump stated that US military strikes on Iran would not continue \"too long,\" as American forces attacked targets along Iran’s southern coast and Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region. The exchange marked the largest direct clash between the two countries since July, with Iran accusing the US of striking a wedding gathering in Kuhestak, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries, although these claims have not been independently verified. The US military defended 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, escorting ships and targeting Iranian capabilities, including air-defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying facilities, communications sites, and anti-ship cruise missiles.",
  "summary": "Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran. \"Kuwaiti air defences are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks following the heinous Iranian aggression,\" the army wrote on X. Egypt, China call for regional de-escalation, stability Egypt and China have called for reduced tensions and…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/new-turbulence-upends-stability-of-iran-war-for-trump",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:00:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Finance",
        "title": "Dow falls 400 points after U.S. strikes Iran, oil surges",
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        "published": "2026-09-01T17:18:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Iran war news LIVE Updates: Iran says 142 injured, 18 killed in US strikes; Trump says clashes won't last ‘too long’",
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        "published": "2026-09-03T01:15:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trump-irans-economy-is-totally-shot-its-just-a-question-of-time",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:22:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trump-threatens-more-strikes-as-death-toll-in-iran-rises-to-18",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:45:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump says hits on Iran 'help' Israel, Middle East and Europe",
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        "published": "2026-09-03T01:50:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Iran launches drone, missile strikes at U.S. bases in Kuwait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/iran-launches-drone-missile-strikes-at-u-s-bases-in-kuwait",
        "published": "2026-09-03T02:28:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/oil-edges-down-as-investors-weigh-uncertainty-over-u-s-iran-strikes",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/military-personnel-told-last-month-to-stop-calling-iran-conflict",
        "published": "2026-09-03T03:29:52.000Z"
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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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