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Why is the US targeting Iran's bridges? | Iran war briefing with Michael Clarke
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July 17, 2026
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4:32Now PlayingIranian state media reported that at least two bridges had been hit overnight, after Donald Trump threatened to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
As the US announces the completion of its latest wave of strikes against Iran, Sky's military analyst Michael Clarke explores how far up the ladder of escalation President Trump is prepared to go.
#iran #war #straitofhormuz #middleast #skynews
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