Live updates: US hits Iran energy targets, bridges; Fallout persists after Trump election speech
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- U.S. military is widening attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure, and bridges as President Trump seeks to squeeze the Iranian regime
- Iran has retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region along with power and desalination plants
Why it matters: The escalation extends beyond military targets to civilian infrastructure—power and desalination plants on both sides—deepening the conflict's impact on regional populations and U.S. forward bases while Trump presses for regime pressure.
