US-Iran War Live Updates: Emotional scenes were witnessed in Iran’s city of Mashhad as thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was killed along with several members of his family in US airstrikes on February 28.
Why did the US launch fresh attacks on Iran?
The US military carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday, saying the operation was aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. According to the US military, around 90 Iranian military targets were hit, including air defence systems, missile and drone storage facilities, and other military assets.
In a statement posted on X, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were intended to weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships and civilian mariners passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
How did the latest escalation begin?
The fresh US strikes came after Iran launched attacks on Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday in response to earlier American airstrikes. US President Donald Trump said Iran’s recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz showed that the fragile ceasefire had effectively collapsed.
Iran’s health ministry said the latest US airstrikes over the past two days killed at least 14 people and injured 78 others. The renewed fighting has raised fears that the conflict in West Asia could expand further and threaten regional stability.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Emotional scenes were witnessed in Iran’s city of Mashhad as thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was killed along with several members of his family in US airstrikes on February 28.
Why did the US launch fresh attacks on Iran?
The US military carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday, saying the operation was aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. According to the US military, around 90 Iranian military targets were hit, including air defence systems, missile and drone storage facilities, and other military assets.
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In a statement posted on X, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were intended to weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships and civilian mariners passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
How did the latest escalation begin?
The fresh US strikes came after Iran launched attacks on Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday in response to earlier American airstrikes. US President Donald Trump said Iran’s recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz showed that the fragile ceasefire had effectively collapsed.
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Iran’s health ministry said the latest US airstrikes over the past two days killed at least 14 people and injured 78 others. The renewed fighting has raised fears that the conflict in West Asia could expand further and threaten regional stability.
First published on: Jul 10, 2026 06:54 AM IST
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Shivam Verma is a Chief-Sub-Editor at News24. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football, both playing and watching, and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
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Shivam Verma
Shivam Verma is a Chief-Sub-Editor at News24. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football, both playing and watching, and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
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