Iran-U.S. talks are still active, the White House says, even as Washington reimposes a blockade tied to Hormuz attacks. A freed American and delayed Pentagon review of a school strike show the war’s diplomatic and accountability tracks moving at once.

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# Iran 'very much continues to talk' to US: White House

Spokeswoman says Tehran wants to 'make a deal with us because they are suffering devastating blows'

Diyar Guldogan

16 July 2026•Update: 16 July 2026

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Iran continues to communicate with the US and has expressed interest in reaching a nuclear…

U.S. citizen held in Iran since 2024 released, Trump announces — NBC News

U.S. citizen held in Iran since 2024 released, Trump announces

The funeral ceremony for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 5.Iranian Leader Press Office / Anadolu via Getty Images

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July 16, 2026, 1:38 AM UTC / Updated July 16, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC

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Pentagon delayed intelligence review into Iran school strike - CNN | The Jerusalem Post — The Jerusalem Post

Pentagon delayed intelligence review into Iran school strike - CNN | The Jerusalem Post

# US military delayed intelligence review tied to Iran's Minab school strike, CNN reports

## An independent investigation was launched in March, with interviews conducted with service members involved in the strike, but the results have yet to be released.

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