US Strikes Iran for Sixth Night; Tehran Warns Strait of Hormuz an 'Unbreakable Red Line'

The United States has escalated its military campaign against Iran, conducting a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes that targeted bridges and other infrastructure, primarily in southern Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes, which began on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities and curb its ability to threaten international shipping in the vital waterway. The US has also reinstituted a naval blockade on Iranian ports to further pressure Tehran.

In response, Iran issued a stern warning, declaring the Strait of Hormuz an "unbreakable red line" and vowing that any US interference in the strait would not be tolerated. Iranian officials threatened to destroy regional infrastructure if American forces target Iran's own. Amid the heightened tensions, Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly launched ballistic missile attacks against US air bases in allied nations like Jordan, signaling a broader retaliatory posture despite a recent, unsuccessful preliminary peace agreement.