US military reimposes blockade on Iranian ports amid escalating conflict
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US Military and Iranian Armed Forces
Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait
July 15-16, 2026
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The US military reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces conducted extensive strikes on Iranian targets, including Greater Tunb Island and missile production sites. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Casualties are reported to exceed 35 dead and 300 wounded.
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