Fresh Trump strikes on Iran kill seven as US marines storm tanker

WorldPolitics
17 Jul 2026 • 3:47 PM MYT
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Fresh Trump strikes on Iran kill seven as US marines storm tanker

  • The US conducted a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran, resulting in seven deaths and damage to military and civilian infrastructure, including power and transport networks.
  • American marines boarded a vessel in the Gulf of Oman to ensure compliance with a US naval blockade and redirected three ships attempting to run it.
  • Donald Trump stated that the US was 'winning big in Iran' and expected to see positive outcomes very soon.
  • Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting US allies in the region, including Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
  • Iran's military chief warned of widespread attacks on all regional infrastructure if the US president continued to strike bridges in the Middle East country.

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