7 Killed As US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Infrastructure, Including Bridges And Airport

Published 17 July 2026 · india

7 Killed As US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Infrastructure, Including Bridges And Airport Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 11:06 IST Qatar has been involved

7 Killed As US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Infrastructure, Including Bridges And Airport Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 11:06 IST Qatar has been involved as a mediator with Pakistan in efforts to end the Iran war, but talks have stalled over Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. Rapid Read This screen grab made on July 15, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on July 13, 2026, shows what the US military says is a strike in Iran. (AFP) The US and Iran continued their exchange of attacks for the sixth straight night, with American forces expanding strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges, a train station and an airport. Iranian state television reported that strikes on road and railway infrastructure in Hormozgan province killed at least seven people. Follow LIVE Updates Here The strikes came after President Donald Trump warned that Washington would target infrastructure to pressure Tehran into easing its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US military positions and allied countries in the Middle East. Tehran targeted US bases in neighbouring nations, including a recently expanded air base in Jordan. In Qatar, authorities urged people to take shelter after a barrage of Iranian missiles targeted the country.

Qatar has been involved as a mediator with Pakistan in efforts to end the Iran war, but talks have stalled over Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had earlier targeted Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes hit bridges in the country. US Strikes On Iran US strikes hit several southern coastal cities and islands in Iran, including Ahvaz, Qeshm, Bushehr, Dashti, Bostan, Sirik and Bandar-e-Lengeh, with reports of wider infrastructure damage compared with previous nights. In Bandar-e-Khamir, three bridges near the city were hit, while the Tapeh Allah Akbar neighbourhood in Bandar Abbas was also targeted. An airport in Iranshahr was also attacked, damaging the facility and causing power outages. Strikes were also reported on Kish Island, where some areas witnessed temporary power disruptions, according to an Al Jazeera report. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said its latest strikes, which ended at dawn on Friday, targeted dozens of Iranian military sites. “US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," CENTCOM said. “More than 50,000 US service members are operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and ready," it added.