Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday International
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Tehran "over" following fresh US strikes on more than 80 Iranian military targets. In response, Iran's military warned that any country or facility supporting US operations would be considered a "legitimate target." Tehran also claimed attacks on US-linked bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, while regional tensions disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed global oil prices higher. The renewed hostilities have drawn international concern, with the UN and European leaders urging restraint to prevent a wider regional conflict. (PC: HT)
