US increases attacks on Iran while Tehran responds to Gulf states
They publishedUS intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states
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Who
What
- The US intensified attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and a ship accused of breaking its blockade.
- Six consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes raise fears of total war and cast doubt on last month’s interim deal.
- Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting US allies in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, plus an intercepted drone over Erbil.
- Iran said it shut the strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of global oil and gas exports.
- Oil prices rose to about $85 a barrel as shipping disruptions continued and analysts warned of potential $100 levels.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Energy, Politics, Climate · language: eng
topics: Energy, Politics, Climate · language: eng
When
published 16 Jul, 16:32Z
ingested 16 Jul, 23:13Z · headline rewritten 17 Jul, 11:06Z
ingested 16 Jul, 23:13Z · headline rewritten 17 Jul, 11:06Z
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original kept above, struck through · model gpt-5.4-nano
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/16/us-intensifies-attacks-on-iran-as-tehran-hits-back-at-gulf-states
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