September 1, 2026 · strikes; September 3 notification
President reports additional September strikes
A presidential notification describes additional strikes inside Iran and its territorial waters, attributing the decision to late-August attacks on U.S. forces.
Before the action
The official oversight record describes a ceasefire, a later memorandum and renewed hostilities after Operation Epic Fury began. Against that unstable backdrop, the President’s September notification states that Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in late August prompted another American military response. I6I7
What the U.S. did
In a September 3 notification to Congress, the President reports September 1 strikes against targets within Iran and its territorial waters. The stated purpose and account of preceding Iranian attacks are attributed to the President, preserving the notification’s authorship and documentary status. I7
What the record establishes
The notification documents the administration’s report of additional military action in September. It demonstrates that earlier agreements and assessments did not establish an end to all Iran-related U.S. operations, while the document alone does not quantify a durable reduction in threats. I6I7
Costs, durability & open questions
A presidential explanation is not independent verification of every underlying incident or lasting operational effect. This notification does not establish a comprehensive casualty total, the full costs of the additional strikes, restored navigation or a final settlement of the broader conflict. I7I8
Read the official evidence 3 sources
Official oversight report · Printed pages 4–8 and 16–18, and Table 4. April–June reporting period with later developments; casualty periods and operational coverage require care.
Presidential congressional notification · Notification describing September 1 strikes and the President’s stated rationale.
Official cost estimate · Summary, estimate through August 1, uncertainty, scope exclusions and warnings against adding overlapping categories.