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US, Iran exchange fire in flare-up; Bessent signals more sanctions

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On Sunday, August 30, U.S. forces struck two rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island, marking the first known American military strikes against the Islamic republic since late July. The exchange of fire represents a notable flare-up in hostilities between the two nations.

In tandem with the military action, U.S. official Bessent signaled that additional economic sanctions are forthcoming against Iran, pointing to a dual-track strategy of kinetic strikes and increased punitive measures.

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