US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries
They publishedUS attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
17 Jul, 07:56ZUS attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries
First reportThe Guardian · 16 Jul, 16:32Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 17 Jul, 07:56Z
Span15 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
The United States carried out a sixth night of major attacks on Iran, completing the wave at 01:40 GMT.
Why
Iran reports 38 deaths and more than 400 injuries since June 22, including strikes on at least six bridges and a railway station.
Watch
Watch for results of Switzerland talks as Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to what it was.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- The US intensified attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and a ship accused of breaking its blockade.
- Six consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes raise fears of total war and cast doubt on last month’s interim deal.
- Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting US allies in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, plus an intercepted drone over Erbil.
- Iran said it shut the strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of global oil and gas exports.
- Oil prices rose to about $85 a barrel as shipping disruptions continued and analysts warned of potential $100 levels.
Summary
- The United States carried out a sixth night of major attacks against Iran, completing a wave at 01:40 GMT.
- Iran reports 38 deaths and more than 400 injuries from US attacks since June 22 Switzerland talks.
- Iran says US strikes hit at least six bridges, a railway station, and other sites, including Hormozgan province bridges.
- Gulf states attacked included Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan, with multiple missiles and drones intercepted.
- Iranian spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to what it was.