Crosswire — September 03, 2026
DAILY BRIEFING — September 3, 2026
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GEOPOLITICS
US-Iran: Strikes Resume, Civilian Casualties Mount
US strikes on Iran have killed at least 18 people and injured 108, according to Iran's health minister. The deadliest incident: four people — including two children — died when a missile struck a wedding celebration in Sirik. Centcom says it "never targets civilians" and is investigating. Independent analysis suggests the strike involved an AGM-84 SLAM-ER cruise missile; the wedding venue sat approximately 112 meters from a telecommunications tower.
Iran retaliated with missiles and drones…
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