strikeJul 16, 2026

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.

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SECTIONS US expands strikes into northern Iran; Disables Ship TryingBy SECTIONS US expands strikes into northern Iran; Disables Ship Trying
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and…

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