Daily Brief: Evening — July 16, 2026

The Piaz — Daily Brief & Weekend Edition · Jul 16, 2026 · 4m

The Piaz Evening Brief for Thursday, July 16, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. China has announced it will firmly defend its companies against proposed US tariffs. These tariffs are aimed at penalizing nations purchasing Russian energy. In this brief: 1. China Vows Retaliation Against US Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Trade (RT - Middle East) 2. Iran Strikes Gulf, Foreign Minister Engages Qatar Amidst Regional Tensions (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/oman-postpones-iran-gulf-state-talks-amid-regional-tensions 3. US Military Targets…