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Middle EastPublished: 17 July 2026 at 03:36

US strikes hit civilian infrastructure in Iran's Bandar Abbas for sixth night

The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting civilian infrastructure including power facilities and a train station in Bandar Abbas, causing power outages. Tehran warns that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status.

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The United States has carried out major strikes on Iran for the sixth night in a row, hitting civilian infrastructure in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, according to Iranian officials. Power facilities and a train station were struck, leading to power outages in the area. The Iranian government stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status after the conflict. The attacks are part of escalating tensions across the Middle East, as the US continues its military campaign against Iran.

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