US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites
The US military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian command centers and naval facilities, while Iran claims to have retaliated against US assets in the Gulf. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and ongoing regional instability.
Why it matters
The escalation of direct military conflict between the US and Iran poses a major threat to global shipping routes and regional security in the Middle East.
Iran’s Health Ministry has said at least 35 people have been killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed last week.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info This screengrab made on July 15, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on July 13, 2026, shows what the US military says is a strike on Iran [AFP] By Caolán Magee Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 The United States military says it has launched another wave of strikes on Iran , while Tehran says it retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
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