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Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalates

Updated 2026-09-02 15:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

Iran has resumed military operations against its Gulf neighbors in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes, escalating a six-month conflict that has raised oil prices and political tensions ahead of U.S. midterm elections.

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