# Iran launches retaliatory attack on US strongholds in Middle East — agency

https://mins.news/en/item/40848

- TASS, 2026-09-01 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2180693

> Iranian armed forces launched retaliatory attacks after US strikes on southern Iran, Fars news agency reported. The attacks involved missiles and UAVs. CENTCOM said it had earlier struck targets in Iran, while blasts were reported along the southern coast, including Qeshm Island and several coastal cities.

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