Conflict & Security
IRNA says US attacks killed three and wounded eight in Hormozgan
Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday that US attacks killed three people and wounded eight in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. IRNA said on Telegram that the deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the deaths and injuries after what it called enemy attacks on parts of the province that morning. The report did not give further details about the exact sites struck, the identities of those killed or wounded, or the nature of the targets.
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IRNA identified the affected province as Hormozgan in southern Iran.
IRNA said the report came from the deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan.
IRNA reported the information on Telegram.
IRNA described the attacks as affecting some parts of Hormozgan province that morning.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 23:58:59 UTC.
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Iranian state media reported that US strikes in southern Iran killed three people and wounded eight others.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 23:42:17 UTC.
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Iran accused US forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and expressed deep concern over the escalation.
Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaei threatened full-scale offensive operations if US strikes continue for another two or three days.
Iran's energy ministry urged reduced electricity use after saying US strikes on energy facilities strained the power grid.
Iran reported or claimed strikes on US-related targets in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Syria and Bahrain, while Jordan said it shot down three Iranian missiles.
Kuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a power and water plant, and its military said several troops were wounded by Iranian drones.
Qatar said it intercepted a missile attack, while Iran's Guards said they targeted US radar systems and military aircraft there.
The exiled Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan said drone and rocket strikes killed nine of its members in Iraq's Kurdistan region and blamed Iran.
Iran's health ministry said at least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded in Iran since fighting resumed.
China and Pakistan called for the United States and Iran to stop fighting and resume talks.
The United States has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said a tanker was struck by a projectile off Oman overnight.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 21:33:19 UTC.
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US forces launched strikes against Iran for a seventh night in a row on Friday, according to the US military.
US Central Command said the strikes began at 1900 GMT.
US Central Command said the strikes were intended to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 20:11:27 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The report did not provide further details about the exact sites struck, casualty identities, or targets.
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AFP news report published on .