Newshour - Iran and US continue to exchange blows for seventh night
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Iran has fired missiles and drones towards Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after the US attacked Iranian targets. The two countries have been exchanging blows for seven consecutive nights, despite the temporary ceasefire. We speak to experts about Iran's strategy and what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.
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(Photo: U.S. warship launches a munition at an unknown location during what the U.S. military says are latest strikes on Iran. Credit: Reuters)
Published on Saturday, 18th July 2026.
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