strikeJul 16, 2026

US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

Summary

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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.

Source: JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press — Read the full report

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JON GAMBRELL, Associated PressBy JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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 missi…

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