60 targets struck, 18m barrels escorted: Inside the US military’s record day in Iran

Iran: On 3 September 2026, the US military struck 60 targets and escorted 18 million barrels in what the Times of India called a record day in Iran. CENTCOM said the US has forced 86 ships to change course in the Iran blockade. Iran attacked US targets despite Trump's threats. Vance said Iran is 'losing their capabilities by the day'.

Iran said a US airstrike hit a wedding party. CGTN wrote that it killed five and wounded dozens, Reuters, via RT, wrote that it was likely a direct hit by a US munition, and Vance said the US is probing the strike. The number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes that week rose to 13, including three pilots. Oil jumped.