Event Brief
U.S. strikes Iran bridges and a Kuwait desalination plant
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. expanded airstrikes against Iran, including hitting bridges and a water desalination plant in Kuwait.
WHO: United States
WHAT: Expanded airstrike campaign against Iran, including strikes on bridges and a water desalination plant in Kuwait.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM ET
WHERE: Kuwait
WHY: The strikes were part of an expanded U.S. airstrike campaign against Iran.
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