Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 16
Iran Threatens to Destroy All Regional Infrastructure as U.S. Expands Strikes
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 16

Iran Threatens to Destroy All Regional Infrastructure as U.S. Expands Strikes

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 16

Summary

  • Iran said Thursday it would destroy “all” regional infrastructure if President Donald Trump follows through on threats to hit Iranian power plants and bridges.
  • U.S. forces have expanded the range of strikes inside Iran, sharpening the confrontation after days of renewed attacks.
  • Iranian state media also reported strikes around Tehran, underscoring that the fighting is reaching deeper into the country.
  • The exchange marks a further escalation in rhetoric and military action, raising the risk of wider damage across the region.

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