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US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

The US military has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in multiple locations. These strikes are expected to be more numerous than those conducted the previous day.

Nadeem Badshah (now) and Fran Lawther (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-08 · 21:46 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
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The US military has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in multiple locations. These strikes are expected to be more numerous than those conducted the previous day. The attacks follow threats of further military action by Donald Trump at a NATO summit. Residents in Tehran express fear of strikes on residential areas and a desire for peace. Young Iranians report that the ongoing crises, including sanctions and now missiles, are impacting their ability to plan for the future and deepen their sense of uncertainty.

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Key claims

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Fresh strikes have deepened a sense of uncertainty among young Iranians already struggling with economic crisis and limited freedoms.

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The latest attacks have left families worried about new strikes on the residential areas.

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US carries out another wave of strikes on Iran.

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Iranian state media report explosions in several locations hours after Donald Trump threatened further military action.

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Wednesday’s strikes against Iran expected to be greater in number than those carried out on Tuesday.

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Full report

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Iranian state media report explosions in several locations hours after Donald Trump threatened further military action at Nato summit US carries out another wave of Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="160885" data-entity-type="event">strikes on Iran Wednesday’s strikes against Iran expected to be ​greater in number than those carried out on Tuesday, an unnamed U.S. official told Reuters. Sahar, a 34-year-old teacher in Tehran who uses only one name to protect her identity, said the latest attacks have left families worried about new strikes on the residential areas. “Every night we remain alert, in fear, and charge our phones, keep our packed bags near the doors, and sleep lightly because we do not know when we will have to rush and leave the house,” she said. “People here are tired and fed up; we want peace, dignity, and a normal life, not another unending war decided over our heads.” Meena, a 29-year-old graphic designer, said the fresh strikes have deepened a sense of uncertainty among young Iranians already struggling with economic crisis and limited freedoms. “My generation has grown up with sanctions, protests, internet shutdowns, and now missiles,” she said. “We are not statistics. We are people trying to work, study, love, and plan a future, but every crisis pushes that future further away.” Continue reading...
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