US-Iran War News Live: US Strikes Iran Again, Disables Tanker Breaking Naval Blockade
Live now Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 03:57 IST US-Iran War Latest News Updates Today Live: The US launched a fresh wave of strikes against
Live now Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 03:57 IST US-Iran War Latest News Updates Today Live: The US launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting Iranian military capabilities that Washington says are being used to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.. The US military also said it disabled an empty oil tanker attempting to break the naval blockade on Iran’s ports.
Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Rask. Reports also said fresh US strikes hit Bushehr, home to Iran’s only civilian nuclear power plant. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while Jordan said it intercepted three missiles launched from Iran.
In Iraq, Kurdish forces said the US-led coalition shot down eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil, near the US consulate. US President Donald Trump warned Iran that attacks could intensify unless Tehran returns to negotiations, saying the US could target infrastructure such as power plants and bridges. However, mediated talks between the two sides have not formally ended.
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said any agreement would only remain valid if its terms were being implemented, warning Tehran had no reason to follow a deal that provided no benefits.
The BriefWire