Iran slams ‘barbaric’ US attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike

This US Army handout photo released on July 15, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows three US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters preparing to land in the Middle East during routine flight operations. The US launched a wave of strikes against Iran on July 15, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes. Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding towards ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targets across the region. (Photo by US ARMY / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / US ARMY / US CENTRAL COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS