US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran
The US military carried out a seventh consecutive night of air strikes on Iran, saying the campaign is degrading Iran's military capabilities. Tehran has accused Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure in the process.
The US military carried out its seventh consecutive night of air strikes on Iran on Friday, with Pentagon officials saying the campaign is systematically degrading Iran's military capabilities.
Iranian authorities condemned the strikes, alleging that they have also hit civilian infrastructure. Tehran claims the attacks have caused damage to energy and transportation facilities across the country.
The conflict entering its seventh night suggests little sign of regional tensions easing. International actors have repeated calls for a ceasefire, but neither side has signaled an intention to halt the strikes.
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