What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.

The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.

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