US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended

Published July 9, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

At least 14 people killed in Iran in overnight attacks as Trump declares the agreement ‘over’

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The US launched airstrikes against Iran overnight on Thursday, killing at least 14 people, while Tehran responded by hitting Gulf countries in the most intense exchange of fire since a shaky ceasefire was extended last month.

Details

The tit-for-tat strikes on Thursday were the largest since Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding on 17 June aimed at extending the ceasefire and giving space for negotiations for a permanent truce.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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