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US denies hitting Iranian infrastructure in new wave of strikes | BBC News

2026-07-17 News & Politics
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The US has denied Iranian accusations that it hit civilian infrastructure in the latest wave of air strikes since peace talks collapsed. Iran's state media and provincial authorities said bridges, a train station and an airport were hit. The BBC has confirmed an attack on a bridge in Hormozgan province. President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iranian bridges and power stations to force Tehran to return to talks to end the war. Meanwhile, Kuwaiti authorities said Iranian strikes had hit power generation and water desalination stations, and Kuwait's army said several personnel were wounded as a result of Iranian drones targeting facilities and camps on Friday morning. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #Kuwait #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@chrisloukes424 2026-07-17

How's that Board of Peace going, Donald?

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@unclescar5616 2026-07-17

They also denied hitting the school with school girls inside.

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@quincytransval3311 2026-07-17

Didn't Trump say he would hit Iranian infrastructure. Now, they're denying it.

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@leer663 2026-07-17

How is Iran supposed to negotiate with the Cult Leader who changes policy within 24 hours? Zero credibility, Zero clue.

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@abdullatif6557 2026-07-18

Trump and Netanyahu professional liar.

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@DavidNoshi-d1h 2026-07-18

We're close to a deal. 😂

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@slwide7507 2026-07-17

Destroying civilian infrastructure is a war crime.

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@FreedomIsFootball 2026-07-17

A shared language wasn’t needed to understand the pain of the mothers whose children died in the attack on their school in Minab. Each held onto the photographs of the child, children or sisters they had lost. In death they held those photos as tightly as they would have held onto their hands in life. The agony they have endured since February was etched on their faces and so clear in their eyes it was almost unbearable to witness. Not all the mothers were able to speak with us, but they wished to be part of the interview. Some sat in silence looking at their child’s image, others sobbed behind us as they heard the testimonies of those who, at that moment, had the strength to speak about their loss. Their children died on the first day of the US-Iran war, February 28, when American missiles hit their school. The US authorities have offered differing explanations for what went on, and launched an investigation. Whatever its outcome nothing will change and there is no belief there will be an honest account of what happened whether deliberate or accidental. The near 200 children and teachers the tomahawk missiles killed were not part of this war but it took their lives. The US has been internally investigating the strike but has so far not reported back.

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@thegordk 2026-07-18

Trump has made USA a terrorist regime.

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@immediatelyregretmydecision 2026-07-17

"Tehran determined to keep control over Hormuz" is like saying "Britain determined to keep control over the English Channel"

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