US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest
The US military has expanded its strikes against Iranian targets, including sites near Tehran, following retaliatory actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and heightened tensions between the two nations.
Why it matters
The escalation of direct military engagement between the US and Iran poses a major risk to regional stability and global oil shipping routes.
Strikes have hit closer to Tehran for the first time since the latest wave of attacks started.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke rises in Chabahar, Iran, in this screengrab taken from a social media video, released on July 15, 2026 [Social media via Reuters] By Shola Lawal Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 The US military has continued strikes against Iran, hitting targets further to the country’s north as well as close to capital Tehran for the first time in the latest round of violence.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early on Thursday it struck several military sites and assets in a bid to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten innocent mariners” in the Strait of Hormuz. The unit also said it disabled an oil tanker in the passageway.
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