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US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Ceasefire Collapses
BBC News·Thursday, 9 July 2026
The US launched new military strikes on Iran after Trump declared a three-week-old ceasefire was 'over.' Both sides said they hit dozens of targets in the first wave. Trump said the attacks were retribution for Iran's strikes on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why It Matters
This is one of the most significant military escalations in the Middle East in years — the breakdown of a ceasefire between two major powers affects global oil markets, shipping, and international stability.
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