News Summary at 2:14 p.m. EDT

Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East reportedly followed a two-step pattern: first targeting early warning systems, then hitting aircraft and buildings. An AP analysis says it independently verified damage using satellite imagery and consulted four regional officials briefed or with firsthand knowledge of what was struck. Through August, AP reports more than 115 drone or missile strikes attributed to Iran or Iranian-backed militias damaged or destroyed structures on 26 military bases and other sites holding U.S. equipment. The report says Iran emphasized detection systems and aircraft hangars, potentially paving the way for further attacks on warehouses and troop housing. The news roundup also notes Iran’s leader threatened an immediate response to any potential attack by the U.S. or Israel, and that talks with mediators to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing.