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Iran Reports Civilian Targets Hit in Strikes

July 17, 2026 · 4:52 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Iran on Friday claimed it had targeted U.S. military forces in Syria and Bahrain, widening its attacks in the region as the U.S. completed its sixth consecutive night of strikes on the Islamic Republic,” CNBC reports.

“The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling.”

Financial Times: U.S. escalates attacks on Iran as it expands range of targets.

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