US military intensifies airstrikes on Tehran and Bandar Abbas
The United States launched a fifth consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran, targeting the capital, Tehran, and the strategic port of Bandar Abbas, home to the Iranian Navy's headquarters. The operation aims to degrade Iranian naval and missile capabilities following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities report that at least 35 people have been killed in the latest campaign. President Donald Trump indicated the strikes will continue until a settlement is reached.
Date: July 16, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 35
Source: The Hindu