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US and Iran resume strikes in Strait of Hormuz as preliminary peace deal collapses

The United States and Iran resumed military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz on July 16, 2026, marking the sixth consecutive day of renewed hostilities. The conflict reignited a month after a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the war was signed. US Central Command launched new strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran retaliated against US allies.

The United States and Iran continued to exchange blows for a sixth day on July 16, 2026, with both sides targeting each other’s military assets in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a new wave of strikes on Thursday evening to 'further degrade Iranian military capabilities.' The renewed fighting came a month after a preliminary deal was signed to end the conflict, which had begun in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The US attacks have killed at least 30 people in Iran, according to its government. A call from Pakistan to resume talks was ignored as the fighting continued. Tehran claims the strikes are a response to US aggression, while Washington asserts the actions are necessary to protect regional security.

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IndependentSouth China Morning PostJul 17, 03:53 AM
US and Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

The United States struck Iran and Tehran attacked US allies in the Gulf on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war. The rekindled fighting came a month after the signing of a preliminary deal that aimed to end the conflict, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it was conducting a new wave of strikes on Thursday evening to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”...

PublicFrance 24Jul 16, 05:28 PM
Middle East war rekindles as US and Iran resume strike exchange

The United States and Iran continued to trade blows for a sixth day on July 16, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz, despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The renewed fighting and US blockade of Iranian ports came a month after a preliminary deal was signed that aimed to end the conflict. Since last week, the renewed US attacks have killed at least 30 people in Iran, according to its government.