US Forces Complete Seventh Night of Airstrikes Against Iranian Military Infrastructure
U.S. Central Command conducted its seventh consecutive night of air and naval strikes across southern Iran, targeting surveillance sites and underground weapons storage. Iranian state media reported the destruction of the Bonji desalination plant in Hormozgan province, cutting off water to 10,000 residents, and damage to a facility on strategic Qeshm Island. Tehran officials reported that the overnight bombardment killed eight people and wounded twenty others as tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade reach critical levels.
Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 8
Source: Anadolu Agency