US and Iran exchange strikes after monthlong lull, raising tensions

In early September 2026, the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, ending a monthlong lull in hostilities. The US military conducted new strikes in Iran, with dramatic video showing attacks as President Trump touted American military might and urged Iranian citizens to 'rise up'. Iran retaliated by firing on its Gulf neighbors, including Bahrain and Jordan, and also attacked US sites, according to reports.