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US strikes Iran for sixth straight night as war shows little sign of abating, hitting bridges

The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, reportedly targeting bridges and civilian infrastructure, marking the sixth consecutive night of attacks.

By World Brief · 2026-07-17
US strikes Iran for sixth straight night as war shows little sign of abating, hitting bridges

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The United States has conducted its sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Initially targeting Iranian military sites to degrade capabilities, U.S. forces, under President Donald Trump's direction, have now expanded their campaign and threatened to strike civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if diplomatic talks do not resume.

This prolonged military action follows the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the two nations, intensifying a conflict that began in February 2026. In response to the American strikes, Iran has launched retaliatory attacks, reportedly targeting U.S. military facilities in allied Gulf states such as Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and has warned it would strike regional infrastructure if U.S. threats against its civilian sites are carried out. The ongoing hostilities show little sign of abating, raising concerns about broader stability in the Middle East.

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