US and Iran exchange fire in their largest confrontation since July

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First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 7:02 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The United States and Iran have exchanged fire in a new flare-up described as their biggest exchange since July. The UN secretary-general expressed concern, while President Trump said the renewed US campaign against Iran would not last long.

SO WHAT?

A major new exchange between the two states could trigger wider regional conflict and disrupt energy and shipping routes.

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dw.comen

Iran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up

Sep 2, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

algemeiner.comen

Trump Says Renewed US Campaign Against Iran Won't Last Long After Biggest Exchange of Fire Since July

Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

english.news.cnen

UN chief voices concern over latest U.S.-Iran exchanges of fire-Xinhua

Sep 2, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

middleeastmonitor.comen

UN chief 'gravely concerned' by renewed US-Iran exchange of fire – Middle East Monitor

Sep 2, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC