U.S. and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi Published August 31, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:31 U.S. forces struck Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they were preparing to deploy sea mines. Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Jordan. Copyright 2026 NPR