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US-Israeli Strikes Intensify in Iran; Casualties Reported

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The US-Israeli war on Iran has lasted 38 days and intensified airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.
Airstrikes targeted Tehran's Sharif University and oil facilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's infrastructure if negotiations fail.
Iranian officials reported casualties from strikes on bridges and highways.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned the Strait of Hormuz will not return to normal.

History

Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War began on September 22, 1980, when Iraq invaded Iran, aiming to exploit the chaos following Iran's Islamic Revolution. The conflict resulted in over one million casualties and significant destruction. U.S. support for Iraq under Saddam Hussein during this period reflects ongoing foreign intervention in the region, with current tensions over airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure echoing historical conflicts.

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Story summary

The US-Israeli war on Iran has lasted 38 days and intensified airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.
Airstrikes targeted Tehran's Sharif University and oil facilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's infrastructure if negotiations fail.
Iranian officials reported casualties from strikes on bridges and highways.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned the Strait of Hormuz will not return to normal.

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