Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:35am on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday International
Iran launched fresh attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain as the United States carried out a six-hour wave of strikes on military targets across Iran, escalating tensions in the Gulf. US Central Command said the operation targeted command centres, air defence systems and coastal surveillance sites to reduce Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it also targeted US communication systems and fuel facilities in Jordan. The renewed exchange came as negotiations remained stalled, with President Donald Trump warning Tehran of further military action if it refuses to return to talks. (PC: HT)
