Event Brief
Iran calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' against US threats
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: Iran warned it would resist any US attack on its infrastructure and strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is an inviolable 'red line' and warned it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region if the US attacks Iran's infrastructure.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:56 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran was warning in response to a threat by US President Donald Trump to attack Iran's infrastructure.
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