Middle East Tensions Escalate | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Tensions in the Middle East are spiraling as U.S. forces strike for a sixth straight night amid Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf targets. President Trump vows no negotiations with Iran, even threatening to cripple its infrastructure, while Iran warns it will unleash devastating consequences on any spared sites. Meanwhile, Iran’s proxies in Yemen prepare to block a vital shipping chokepoint, risking global oil supply chaos and rising gas prices. Vice President Vance counters that diplomacy must not be abandoned, urging a balanced approach that combines military force with strategic talks to…