Event Brief
US airstrikes on Iran continue as Tehran hits US allies
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: The US attacked Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf.
WHO: US military
WHAT: US military carried out airstrikes against Iran for a second day; Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 3:28 AM ET
WHERE: Persian Gulf
WHY: The US airstrikes escalated after little progress toward a diplomatic outcome.
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