U.S. Strikes Iran on July 16, Over 260 Injured in 90-Minute Operation

According to Jin10 data, the U.S. conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran on July 16, with the operation taking 90 minutes to complete. Iranian officials confirmed that more than 260 people were injured in the strikes. U.S. forces targeted multiple locations including the Chabahar Port maritime control center and struck a tanker bound for Iran. Iran has indicated it will not initiate negotiations with the U.S. and is currently focused on defense capabilities.

Meanwhile, a U.S.-Israel-Lebanese trilateral meeting concluded with positive outcomes, with plans for broader technical consultations in the next phase. Iran has stated it will not allow U.S. interference in managing the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that Revolutionary Guard naval forces intercepted at least two vessels in the past 24 hours for violating regulations.