https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-eastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-east#u57169Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:36:29 +0000Vice President JD Vance stated Thursday that the current conflict with Iran is not a war, though he confirmed the administration has military, economic, diplomatic, and covert options available for President Donald Trump to use. This follows recent missile and drone strikes on US bases in the UAE and Kuwait. While the US assesses its response, Iran has threatened to cripple oil supplies and warned that the US economy faces dark months ahead. Additionally, an Iranian army spokesman indicated a shift toward preemptive military doctrine.Why it mattersThe escalation began after the US targeted Ira https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-east#u56235Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:21 +0000Iran launched missile and drone strikes against US-used bases in Kuwait and the UAE in response to Washington hitting Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump claims the US holds "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to strike Iran at a "much harder and higher level." While Washington reports 18 million barrels of oil crossed the strait in one day, naval experts are raising alarms over the condition of the USS Abraham Lincoln after 268 days at sea.Why it mattersThe conflict follows a month of economic pressure and thre https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-against-us-bases-in-middle-east#u55347Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:10:25 +0000Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against US military bases in the Middle East following US attacks on Iranian targets. Jordan intercepted 8 Iranian ballistic missiles during the escalation. France condemned attacks targeting Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Despite the violence, the Iranian president offered to return to a memorandum of understanding if the US does the same. President Donald Trump stated he likes the current US position after three days of trading strikes, ending a month of relative calm focused on economic pressure.Why it mattersThe current flareup foll