Sunday, October 4, 2026

RN

Right News

Foreign Policy

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Terror Infrastructure for Seventh Straight Night

President Trump declares ceasefire dead as Tehran lashes out at regional allies with attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
A hole in a damaged bridge in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province on July 17.

For the seventh consecutive night, the U.S. military has launched precision strikes against Iranian military targets, including surveillance sites, weapons storage facilities, and logistics hubs. This decisive action follows President Trump’s declaration that the temporary ceasefire, which Iran repeatedly undermined, is officially over.

While the regime in Tehran attempts to frame its own aggression as a response, the reality is that the Iranian leadership has once again resorted to targeting civilian infrastructure in neighboring nations, including power and water plants in Kuwait.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has rightly condemned these Iranian strikes as war crimes, noting Tehran’s deliberate targeting of non-military assets. Despite the loss of two American service members and the injury of others during these hostilities, the U.S. remains committed to neutralizing the threats posed by the Iranian regime.

Tehran’s desperate propaganda, including false claims regarding U.S. strikes on civilian bridges and train stations, has been debunked by the White House and verified military accounts. The U.S. continues to focus exclusively on degrading the IRGC’s ability to project power and threaten global energy security through the Strait of Hormuz.

As the regime’s rhetoric grows more frantic, the message from Washington is clear: American strength will not be deterred by the broken promises of a hostile, terror-sponsoring state.

Tags

iranforeign-policynational-securitymiddle-eastmilitary

More in Foreign Policy

An aerial view of the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan
Foreign Policy48m ago

US Marine Arrested in Okinawa Following Heinous Murder Allegations

A 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of murder, prompting a formal protest from the Japanese government and a pledge of cooperation from American military officials.

Several people ride in the back of a pick-up truck carrying mounted equipment along an unpaved road lined with trees and scrub
Foreign Policy1h ago

Yemen Launches Offensive to Crush Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists

The internationally recognized Yemeni government has launched a military operation to retake territory from Houthi rebels who continue to serve as a destabilizing arm of the Iranian regime.

A Ukrainian service worker inspects a large hole in the concrete road on the Pivnichnyi Bridge.
Foreign Policy3h ago

Moscow Intensifies Brutal Drone Campaign Against Kyiv Infrastructure

Russian drone strikes have targeted Kyiv's vital infrastructure for four consecutive days, prompting a defiant response from German leadership and a massive new commitment of military support.