US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
BBC News·July 17, 2026

The US has launched a new wave of strikes, with Iran claiming that civilian infrastructure, including bridges, has been hit. This escalation comes as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. The US has also boarded a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, further increasing tensions in the region. Iran has condemned the strikes, citing damage to non-military targets.
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