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US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states
Published 16 July 2026 ยท world
Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month โข Chaos and confusion bring
Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month โข Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live โ latest updates The US has intensified its attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and striking a ship it accused of trying to break its blockade, while Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US allies in the region The back-and-forth attacks, which have reached their sixth consecutive day, threaten to pull the region back into a total war and cast serious doubt about an interim deal reached last month meant to achieve a permanent peace. Continue reading...
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 5:17 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 5:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month โข Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live โ latest updates The US has intensified its attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and striking a ship it accused of trying to break its blockade, while Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US allies in the region The back-and-forth attacks, which have reached their sixth consecutive day, threaten to pull the region back into a total war and cast serious doubt about an interim deal reached last month meant to achieve a permanent peace.