Caught in the crossfire: US‑Israel war on Iran batters Gulf public infrastructure
April 6, 2026
Al Jazeera English
Over the past five weeks, Iran has fired missiles and drones at Gulf nations. It says it’s targeting US assets. But many of those attacks have hit civilian sites, energy facilities and other infrastructure. Meanwhile, the US and Israel have stepped up attacks across Iran – striking hospitals, energy infrastructure, universities and more. Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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