U.S. and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.

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U.S. and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

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Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

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NPR Published 18 July 2026

U.S. and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

NYT Published 17 July 2026

War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region

Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

NYT Published 17 July 2026

War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region

Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

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