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The US Central Command (Centcom) launched strikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, with explosions reported in Sirik and Tabriz. Air defense systems in Tehran were activated to counter 'hostile' targets, according to Nour News agency.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion, an increase from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May. The update was shared via a tweet from Middle East Eye.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking increased U.S. support for Lebanon, including pressure on Israel and funding for military and reconstruction. Trump announced allowing U.S. airlines to fly directly to Lebanon after a 40-year hiatus.

Kuwait's army stated that its air defenses are intercepting Iranian drones over its territory. The army urged the public to follow safety and security instructions from authorities.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump to seek increased US engagement, pressure on Israel, and funding for Lebanon's military and southern reconstruction. Trump announced the lifting of a 40-year ban on US airline flights to Lebanon, but Aoun's primary requests for military and diplomatic support were not addressed.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the need for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories during a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The statement follows reports of Israeli troops firing near Lebanese soldiers in a pilot zone under a Lebanon-Israel framework agreement.

Iran's top joint military command warned that the U.S. and its allies' interests would be targeted if U.S. forces attacked Iranian nuclear sites. The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump's mention of striking the Pickaxe Mountain area.

Nearly 100 US troops were injured by Iran strikes since July 7, according to the Pentagon. Iran retaliated against US strikes by targeting military bases in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. The Pentagon denied a New York Times report alleging withheld injury data, and confirmed three soldiers killed in Jordan and one in Iraq during recent attacks.

Nearly 100 US troops were injured in Iran-related strikes since July 7, 2026, according to the Pentagon. The disclosure followed the Pentagon's denial of a New York Times report alleging withheld casualty numbers. Three US soldiers were killed in ballistic missile attacks in Jordan and Iraq, while another was killed during a drone detonation in Iraq.

A US appeals court overturned a 2025 ruling that required the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention. The decision, which does not order his re-arrest, could make it harder for Green Card holders to use First Amendment claims to secure release from detention, following his detention after participating in campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned lawmakers that military training would need to be reduced without urgent funding, as the war on Iran has cost $37.5bn so far. Republican Senator Susan Collins highlighted a near-term solvency crisis in some military branches during a hearing on a 2026 supplemental funding request by President Donald Trump.

The article argues that US-Israeli military actions against Iran are escalating toward a third Gulf War, with President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized for abandoning a ceasefire deal. Both leaders face domestic backlash for the agreement, which recognized Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and halted Israel's military operations in Lebanon, and are now pursuing renewed conflict to secure political survival.

A US appeals court overturned a 2025 ruling that ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, stating his case should have been handled in immigration court. The decision could strengthen restrictions on Green Card holders using First Amendment rights to seek release from detention, following Mahdawi's detention after participating in campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted a tactical radar complex near the Ali al-Salem base and another radar system on Bubiyan Island in Kuwait. The announcement was made via Iranian state media.

The Lebanese army accused Israeli forces of attacking their personnel in southern Lebanon, urging Israel to use military coordination channels instead. The army stated that Israeli forces fired near their troops during deployment in 'pilot zones' to replace Israeli occupation.

The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has approved the use of British bases by the US for 'defensive' strikes on Iran, according to a Bloomberg News report. The decision was disclosed in a news article citing the UK's new leadership.

Two Lebanese paramedics were wounded when a Lebanese Red Cross ambulance was hit by a landmine explosion in Zawtar al-Sharqiya. The Red Cross is coordinating with the Lebanese Army’s Engineering Regiment and relevant authorities to secure the area, which contains mines and unexploded ordnance.

The Netherlands will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories starting 22 September. The decision aligns with measures by Ireland, Belgium, and Spain, and is based on the Dutch government's commitment to international legal obligations regarding Israel's occupation, as advised by the ICJ.

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun thanked US President Donald Trump for brokering a framework agreement with Israel aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries. Aoun described the deal as a historic achievement during a White House press conference.

Three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, according to security sources cited by Reuters. The origin of the drones has not been reported.