US strikes destroy key bridges, maritime control tower in southern Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

US strikes destroy key bridges, maritime control tower in southern Iran

The US military carried out its sixth consecutive night of attacks in Iran, destroying a key bridge and a maritime control tower in southern Iran. Authorities confirmed at least seven people were killed in the strikes. The attacks have been ongoing for several days.

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