Sites in western Iran struck amid new US escalation, no casualties reported
09:56, 16/07/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 09:56, 16/07/2026, Thursday
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Several sites in western Iran's Hamadan province were struck early Thursday during the latest wave of US attacks, according to local officials. No casualties were reported, but emergency and relief agencies have been placed on full alert in the area.
Several locations in Kabudarahang County in Iran's Hamadan province came under attack in the early hours of Thursday, amid a new round of US strikes on Iranian targets. According to Fars News Agency, no casualties were reported, but local authorities have placed emergency services on high alert.
US Escalation and Regional Tensions
The attack follows the most recent wave of strikes announced by US Central Command, which has intensified its operations against Iranian military sites in recent weeks. The strikes are part of the broader confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane through which a significant portion of global oil passes.
Iran's Response and Diplomatic Efforts
Tehran has responded to the US attacks by targeting American military bases across the region, despite the existence of a Pakistani-mediated framework agreement intended to de-escalate tensions. The ongoing exchanges underline the fragility of the diplomatic process and the volatile security situation in the Gulf.