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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The US military says it’s degrading Iran’s military but has been accused by Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.
IRGC claims responsibility for strikes against US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan and Syria.
Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
Fatih Birol says ‘oil security is still a critical issue’ and world should be ‘worried’ if situation does not improve.

Moment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.
Iran accuses US of ‘cowardly war crime’ as doctor says blast was ‘so close’ they thought the hospital was struck.
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
Strikes have hit closer to Tehran for the first time since the latest wave of attacks started.