Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=REZCzDYdkEh Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US launches retaliatory Iran strikes as war backlash hits midterms [DdijLn1g3rr] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The US military has launched fresh strikes against Iran tonight. In a post on social media, US Central Command described the attacks as “a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks” on US forces. Earlier today, US President Donald Trump promised retribution after the US military said it intercepted a “surprise attack” by Iran, ending days of relative calm in the Middle East. “We’re going to be hitting them very hard because it’s our turn to hit them. They know it’s coming,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. 0:00 CENTCOM's announcement 1:55 Will a new round of strikes eliminate the threat to US soldiers in the region? 4:52 How Americans view Trump's handling of the conflict 5:42 How the war is affecting the midterm election map in Iowa Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: #Trump #Iran #News EiuHOSY7D5t OeKhemy7gzv cX76NtCyDp5 TOsrW8iEWtv yWRe9s2AAZL
The US military has launched fresh strikes against Iran tonight. In a post on social media, US Central Command described the attacks as “a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks” on US forces. Earlier today, US President Donald Trump promised retribution after the US military said it intercepted a “surprise attack” by Iran, ending days of relative calm in the Middle East. “We’re going to be hitting them very hard because it’s our turn to hit them. They know it’s coming,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. 0:00 CENTCOM's announcement 1:55 Will a new round of strikes eliminate the threat to US soldiers in the region? 4:52 How Americans view Trump's handling of the conflict 5:42 How the war is affecting the midterm election map in Iowa Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: #Trump #Iran #News EiuHOSY7D5t OeKhemy7gzv cX76NtCyDp5 TOsrW8iEWtv yWRe9s2AAZL