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US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended

The Guardian World Thursday 09 July 2026, 11:39 UTC By William Christou 1 min read
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At least 14 people killed in Iran in overnight attacks as Trump declares the agreement ‘over’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesThe 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. The tit-for-tat strikes on Thursday were the largest since Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding on 17 June aimed at...

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

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.

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.

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