Event Brief
Trump highlights limits of US power in Hormuz
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: Iranian speedboats, missiles, drones, and mines can still disrupt the Strait of Hormuz despite daily US strikes.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump says Iranian speedboats, missiles, drones, and mines can still wreak havoc in the Strait of Hormuz despite daily strikes by the US Navy.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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