Iran Warns of Strikes on Gulf Infrastructure as U.S. Blockade Enters Sixth Day

Iran stated on July 16, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is an inviolable red line and warned it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region if the U.S. attacks Iranian infrastructure, reason.com reported. Renewed fighting between the U.S.

And Iran entered its sixth day as of July 16. The U.S. reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports after the dissolution of a truce signed in mid-June. " An Iranian army spokesman stated that if President Trump carries out his threat to hit Iranian power plants and bridges, Iran would strike all remaining infrastructure across the region with greater intensity than before.

President Trump warned earlier in the week that the U.S. military would target Iranian power plants and bridges as early as the following week unless Tehran returns to negotiations. Iran stated it had already targeted American bases in Kuwait and Jordan.