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The US conducted a sixth wave of strikes hitting bridges and civilian infrastructure, while Iran struck a refinery in Bahrain.

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Bahrain

Who
US, Iran
What
The US conducted a sixth wave of strikes hitting bridges and civilian infrastructure, while Iran struck a refinery in Bahrain.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:18:18 GMT · 1h 46m ago
Where
Bahrain ·
Why
The US escalation appears to be driven by anger rather than a strategic plan, while Iran's strike signals its ability to target Gulf energy assets.
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The US strikes on civilian infrastructure and bridges indicate a significant escalation in the conflict. Iran's retaliatory strike on a Bahrain refinery demonstrates its capability to disrupt energy assets in the Gulf region, potentially impacting global energy markets.

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