Escalating tit-for-tat military strikes between US and Iran
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US Central Command / Iranian Military
Middle East (Jordan, Kuwait, Iran, Persian Gulf)
July 17-19, 2026
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US and Iran engaged in a new wave of military strikes following an attack in Jordan that killed two US service members. Iran retaliated with drone strikes on US forces in Kuwait. The conflict has expanded to include civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants and energy facilities.
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