U.S. strikes against Iran resume after Trump sanctions
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend for the first time in a month. The attacks followed President Trump’s new sanctions on Iran, according to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean.
WHO:Aaron MacLean (CBS News national security analyst)
WHAT:The U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 2:56 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The strikes followed President Trump’s new sanctions on Iran.
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