US extends Iran strikes to bridges, airport

Trump taps Russia-born investor to oversee TRIPP; France-Morocco energy cooperation grows as heat waves pressure Europe; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jul 17, 2026
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • US strikes bridges, airport, energy infrastructure in Iran
  • Trump taps Russia-born investor to oversee TRIPP
  • France-Morocco energy cooperation grows as heat waves pressure Europe
  • As US ties fray, top Oman official visits China

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