America Now - July 17, 9 PM EST
Published 18 Jul, 2026 21:25Middle East on fire: Iran reportedly strikes desalination and power plants of US allies in the region.
The war with Iran has escalated to a new level as strikes pick up pace from both sides. Iran launched more missiles at US targets across the Gulf overnight, in retaliation for US strikes inside Iran. Reports confirm that Iran struck a weapons depot, surveillance radar, and a desalination and power generation plant in Kuwait, causing serious damage. America Now anchor Jalyssa Dugrot talks with Mohammad Marandi, professor at the University of Tehran, about the latest attacks. Plus, a government shake-up in Ukraine: Vladimir Zelensky appoints a new acting defense minister. And, a breakdown of President Trump’s prime-time speech and what happens next.