Live: US strikes Iranian targets for fifth day
16 Jul 2026, 05:05 GMT
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The strikes come amid a grinding maritime standoff. The US military reported it has redirected two commercial vessels since enforcing a renewed blockade on Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Tehran signaled defiance, stating it has no current plans to hold diplomatic talks with Washington.