Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54am on 09 Jul 2026,Thursday International
The United States launched fresh airstrikes on southern Iran late Wednesday, targeting areas near Bandar Abbas, Sirik and other coastal locations after blaming Tehran for attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump called the strikes "retribution" and warned that any further attacks would trigger a stronger response. Iran condemned the operation, with parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning that any US strike would be met with retaliation. Explosions were reported across southern Iran, while Gulf nations also reported missile and drone threats. The full extent of damage from the latest strikes remains unclear. (PC: BBC)
