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War & Conflict2h 46m ago

The United States struck bridges and an airport in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.

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Iran, Kuwait

Who
United States, Iran, U.S. Marines
What
The United States struck bridges and an airport in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:29:46 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
Iran, Kuwait ·
Why
The warring foes risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure in the contested Strait of Hormuz.
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The attacks risk further escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, potentially impacting global energy supplies from the Middle East.

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