Iranian media says missiles and drones are being directed at US bases and interests across the region following a fresh wave of American strikes on Iran
Iranian media reported on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, that Iran’s armed forces had begun what was described as a “decisive operation” against US targets in the Middle East, marking another potentially significant escalation in the confrontation between Tehran and Washington.
The announcement came as the United States carried out a fresh series of military strikes against targets in Iran, with explosions reported in several southern and southeastern areas of the country.
According to reports carried by Iran’s Tasnim news agency and subsequently reported by international media, the Iranian operation involves missiles and drones directed at US bases and American interests in the region.
The precise locations targeted in the newly announced Iranian operation, the number of weapons launched and whether any missiles or drones successfully struck US facilities were not immediately independently confirmed.
The development came only hours after the US military began a new round of attacks against Iranian targets, dramatically raising concerns that the latest exchange could trigger another broader cycle of strikes and counter-strikes across the Middle East.
Iran announces new military response to US strikes
Iranian media described the operation as a direct response to the latest American military action.
Tasnim reported that Iran’s armed forces had begun a retaliatory operation involving missiles and drones against US military interests across the region.
The announcement represents a major development because American military forces are stationed at numerous facilities throughout the Middle East.
However, an announcement that military facilities are being targeted does not by itself confirm that the weapons reached their intended destinations.
Independent confirmation of individual targets, interceptions, casualties or infrastructure damage remained limited immediately following the announcement.
The situation is therefore developing rapidly, and early reports from all sides require careful verification.