Trump Escalates Iran War As US Intensifies Strikes With No End In Sight

1 sourceUpdated Jul 17, 2026

President Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet in Iran as the U.S. military doubles down on its air campaign and intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure.

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