U.S. Broadens Iran Military Campaign Beyond Nuclear Sites

On July 7–8, the U.S. military struck over 170 Iranian targets across the country, hitting military and port infrastructure using Navy and Air Force weapons. This escalates June's narrowly focused strikes on the Fordow nuclear enrichment facility. The campaign now targets conventional military assets, suggesting a strategy to degrade Iran's broader armed forces, not merely counter nuclear proliferation. Iran reported 14 deaths; Washington has not disclosed casualties. Diplomatic channels remain open.