US Strikes Iran for Fifth Day as Ceasefare Falls Apart

For five straight days through July 16, 2026, the US has bombed Iranian targets. Iran retaliated by hitting US bases in Jordan, attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, and closing the Strait of Hormuz — a vital oil shipping route. Trump vowed to escalate. The June truce, "Peace Through Strength," aimed to permanently block Iran's nuclear ambitions. It has now unraveled.