Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=r1FDfBeupvc Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US launches retaliatory Iran strikes as war backlash hits midterms [GH0JW91ing4] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 wmgn6zdnR0d k0kePoMYjZQ sKqpLSRVuKO vXQ8MAGYWS5 Qtv2Ha1QM3e
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 wmgn6zdnR0d k0kePoMYjZQ sKqpLSRVuKO vXQ8MAGYWS5 Qtv2Ha1QM3e