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[Published: Monday August 31 2026]

 US strikes Hormuz for first time in weeks as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon

 
DUBAI/BEIRUT, 31 August. - (ANA) - The US said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, with Iranian media reporting explosions and multiple casualties in the renewed strikes.
 
Iran is attacking US forces stationed in Jordan, Fox News reporter Trey Yingst said on Sunday, citing a US source.
 
There has been no significant impact so far, the reporter's X post said, adding that nearly all incoming missiles "have been intercepted at this point."
 
Meanwhile, Israel has launched fresh attacks in Gaza, killing at least one person and injuring several others in a strike in Deir al-Balah. The Israeli military claimed it killed a Hamas commander in yesterday's attack in Jabalia refugee camp.
 
Fresh Israeli attacks have also been reported in southern Lebanon in violation of the fragile ceasefire deal.   - (ANA) -
 
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