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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 16, 2026

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The US launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military sites, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US assets in the Middle East. Both sides warned of further escalation as the US bolsters forces in Israel and issues travel warnings amid rising regional tensions.

01US conducts seventh consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites.
02Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait.
03Iran claims destruction of a key AI center in Bahrain and attacks on US naval assets in the Indian Ocean.
04US accelerates military reinforcements to Israel, deploying tankers and fighter jets.
05US warns citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East amid escalating conflict.
06Iran threatens full-scale offensive if US strikes continue beyond a few days.

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