Event Brief
U.S. and Iran trade dozens more strikes overnight
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
WHO: U.S. military and Iran
WHAT: The U.S. military attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran carried out strikes targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 4:38 AM ET
WHERE: Bahrain and Kuwait
WHY: The attacks were part of a retaliatory cycle after the U.S. struck Iranian targets overnight.
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