Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’ - Al Jazeera
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated following a sixth consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure. Iran has reported multiple deaths and warned that the conflict could spread across the region.
Why it matters
The breakdown of a recent memorandum of understanding and ongoing military strikes significantly increase the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian media reports airport, bridge and communications tower targeted.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, July 15, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 | Updated: 12 hours ago Updated: 12 hours ago Tehran has reported eight deaths after the United States attacked Iran for a sixth consecutive night, with strikes targeting infrastructure in the country’s south.
Iranian media reported explosions and attacks in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Iranshahr and Bandar-e Khamir.
US Central Command said the latest assaults began at 18:00 GMT on Thursday, describing the operation as an effort “to further degrade Iranian military capabilities”.
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