Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a wedding was hit
Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Sep 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a wedding was hit(opens original report in a new tab)NPRTier A
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull(opens original report in a new tab)The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. — NPR
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