Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges
US Marines boarded the tanker M/T Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman as part of a renewed blockade of Iranian ports. The United States also expanded airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure, hitting bridges and other sites in several provinces. Iran and its regional allies responded with attacks on Gulf states and threatened to disrupt oil shipments through the Red Sea.
- ▪US Marines boarded the M/T Wen Yao to enforce a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- ▪The US expanded its airstrike campaign, targeting bridges and other infrastructure in multiple Iranian provinces, resulting in civilian casualties.
- ▪Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, and warned of closing the Red Sea oil route.
- ▪Cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fell by nearly a quarter as shipping companies altered routes amid heightened tensions.
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After the interim ceasefire collapsed, the Middle East has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the US and Iran as they battle for control of the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: U.S. Central Command/XView image in fullscreenAfter the interim ceasefire collapsed, the Middle East has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the US and Iran as they battle for control of the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: U.S. Central Command/XUS-Israel war on IranMarines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridgesBoarding of M/T Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman comes as expanded airstrike campaign hits five bridges in southern IranGuardian staff and agenciesThu 16 Jul 2026 23.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAmerican forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman on…
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