Event Brief
U.S. expands attacks on Iran after interim ceasefire collapse
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: The interim ceasefire collapsed as the U.S. and Iran traded attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: United States and Iran
WHAT: The U.S. expanded attacks on Iran as Iran struck back amid days of back-and-forth attacks.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The interim ceasefire agreed to last month collapsed, prompting continued back-and-forth attacks.
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