Event Brief
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for seventh night
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites for a seventh consecutive night.
WHO: United States Central Command and Iran
WHAT: U.S. strikes and Iranian strikes hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities; Kuwait’s desalination plant and an oil facility were hit.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: Kuwait
WHY: Iran suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S., and the strikes continued as both sides exchanged attacks.
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