US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

Tehran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S. allies in the region, and warned its attacks may escalate.

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National story. 13 articles from 12 sources. 11 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jul 17, 2026.

Part of The US-Iran war: the US and Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation and The US-Iran war: passage through the Strait of Hormuz

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4 sources
Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

After ceasefire collapse, U.S. expands attacks on Iranian infrastructure to gain control of the Strait of Hormuz

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Charleston Gazette-Mail, The Boston Globe
Charleston Gazette-MailLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a ‘red line’ as it retaliates

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

U.S. expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it strikes back

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· KVOA Tucson, ABC 11 Raleigh, +1 more
KVOA TucsonCenter· Jul 16, 2026

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Jul 16, 2026

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a ‘red line’ as it retaliates

NewsweekCenter· Jul 16, 2026

Bab al-Mandeb: The Next Strait Iran Is Threatening to Shut Down

News Nation NowCenter· Jul 16, 2026

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz interference is 'red line' for US

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High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 16, 2026· ran in 6 outlets

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

New York PostLean Right· Jul 16, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a ‘red line’ and will resist until the end

New York PostLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait closed until the ‘end of America’s evils,’ threatens to block more seaways as Trump reimposes blockade

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 16, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

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