Tehran: Two days of US strikes on Iran have killed 14 people and injured 78 others, according to Iran’s Health Ministry, as fresh explosions were reported early on Thursday, July 9, across southern and south-eastern Iran and Tehran responded with attacks targeting US bases in the Gulf.
Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations at Iran’s Health Ministry, said on X that 47 of the injured remain hospitalised, while the others have been discharged after receiving medical treatment.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier said American forces had begun conducting additional strikes against Iran, saying the operation was aimed at further degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments came hours after US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would be “hitting them hard tonight” as military action intensified.
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Explosions reported in Jordan, Kuwait
Reports of explosions have emerged from Jordan and Kuwait amid escalating regional tensions.
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, an explosion was reported near the US military base in Zarqa, Jordan. Separately, reports also emerged of an explosion near Ali Al Salem Air Base and the Kuwaiti port area. The reports have not yet been independently verified, and there has been no official confirmation from Jordanian or Kuwaiti authorities regarding the incidents.
Further details are awaited.
Five of eight Iranian Air Force personnel laid to rest after US strikes
Funeral ceremonies were held for five of the eight Iranian Army Air Force personnel killed in US strikes on the Shahid Abdolkarimi Air Base in Bandar Abbas on Wednesday overnight, July 8, according to Iranian media.
The deceased were identified as First Lieutenant Ali Mehdi Zadeh, Third Lieutenant Hamed Dorai, Second Steward Amir Hossein Qasemi, Second Steward Alireza Zarei Sani, and Second Steward Alireza Balideh.
EU lawmaker says Khamenei’s death will not end push for free Iran
European Parliament member Hannah Neumann said the death of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would not bring an end to the movement for a free Iran.
In a post on X, Neumann said Khamenei had left behind a country marked by repression but had failed to destroy the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, adding that “the struggle for a free Iran is not over.”
Explosions reported in Iran’s Bushehr province
Several explosions were heard in Iran’s southern Bushehr province on Thursday, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency. No immediate details on casualties or damage were available.
Kuwait reports one injured as missiles, drones enter airspace
Kuwait’s authorities said one person was injured by falling debris in multiple areas across the country. The injured individual is receiving medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The authorities also said they detected three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 10 hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace at dawn on Thursday.
Bahrain issues fresh shelter alert as sirens sound
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said air raid sirens were sounded again on Thursday, urging residents and citizens to remain calm and immediately head to the nearest safe place.
The ministry advised the public to follow official safety instructions as the security situation continued to develop.
Qatar urges Iran, US to pursue diplomacy
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged Iran and the United States to commit to diplomacy during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.
According to Qatar’s foreign ministry, Al Thani called on Washington and Tehran to implement the signed memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and preventing further escalation.
CENTCOM says US struck 90 Iranian military targets
In a statement early on Thursday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces had completed an additional round of strikes against Iran.
CENTCOM said US forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline.
198 Indian seafarers remain in Gulf region
A total of 198 Indian seafarers remain aboard nine Indian vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions continue to escalate in West Asia following the conflict that began on February 28.
According to a Shipping Ministry official, 50 Indian-flagged and foreign-flagged vessels carrying cargo bound for India have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the conflict.
“The vessels have not been struck and are currently trading or engaged in the region,” the official said.
Iranian MP warns US over Strait of Hormuz
Iranian lawmaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf issued a fresh warning to the United States, saying any further military action against Iran would be met with retaliation.
In a post on X on Thursday, Ghalibaf said, “If you strike, you’ll get hit,” and accused Washington of breaking its promises. He also said the Strait of Hormuz would only remain open under what he described as “Iranian arrangements”, not US threats.
Kuwait says air defences intercept missiles, drones
Kuwait’s General Staff said the country’s air defence systems are engaging what it described as a mix of incoming hostile missiles and drones.
The military said any explosions heard across the country are the result of interception operations and not missile impacts.
Authorities urged residents to follow official safety instructions as the situation develops.
Trump claims Iran sought to revive deal
US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Iran had contacted him seeking to return to negotiations following overnight US strikes.
“They want to make a deal so badly. They called a little while ago,” Trump said, adding, “I just don’t know if they’re worthy of making a deal. I don’t know that they’re going to honour the deal. That’s the problem.”
Iran launches attacks on Gulf targets
Following the US strikes, Iran launched retaliatory attacks targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, according to reports.Sirens were activated in Qatar, where authorities raised the security threat level and advised residents to remain indoors, away from windows and exposed areas.
Firefighter killed in Iranshahr airport attack
A firefighter was killed after an attack on Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran, state news agency IRNA reported.
Iran says any new US attack will trigger stronger response
A senior Iranian security source told Lebanon-based broadcaster Al Mayadeen that Tehran’s response to any further US military strikes had already been decided and would only escalate if attacks continued.
According to the source, any new strike against Iran would be met with an immediate response on a larger scale. The source also said Iran was unconcerned about the prospect of rising oil prices, adding that if US President Donald Trump wanted higher oil prices, “Iran is fine with it.”
US strikes two railway bridges in Iran: Axios
A US Air Force strike hit two railway bridges in Iran early on Thursday, marking the first reported attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure since the ceasefire took effect, according to Axios, citing a US official.
official said the bridges were targeted in the early hours of Thursday. Iranian authorities have not immediately commented on the reported strikes
Trump warns Iran attacks will ‘get much worse’
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the United States would intensify its military response if Iran continued targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
“This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” Trump wrote, describing the latest US strikes as retaliation for the alleged attacks on maritime vessels.
US official says fresh strikes to exceed previous night’s barrage
A US official told Reuters that Thursday night’s military operation against Iran is expected to be larger than the previous night’s strikes.
According to the official, Wednesday night’s operation hit more than 80 targets and destroyed over 60 vessels linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The official said the latest wave of strikes is expected to surpass that operation in scale.
The official also said confirmed strikes have hit targets including Chabahar’s port facilities and drone-related sites near Bushehr, while Iran has vowed a “massive” retaliation against US military bases in the region.
Iranian adviser warns US of consequences
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warned that the United States and its allies would face severe consequences following the latest US strikes. “The US and its allies will be severely punished,” he said in a statement on X.
Power disruption reported in Chabahar
Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that two of the three power transmission lines supplying the southeastern city of Chabahar had been cut. The agency added that the third line was expected to become operational soon, as efforts to restore electricity continued.
Iran to launch ‘massive’ attack on US bases: Report
Iran’s Nour News, citing a military source, reported that the Iranian armed forces would launch a “massive” attack on US military bases across the region shortly. The claim could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate official statement from Iranian authorities.
Shrapnel hits hospital in Chabahar
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that shrapnel from projectiles fired during the US attacks struck Imam Ali Hospital in Chabahar. There were no immediate reports of casualties or the extent of the damage.
Chabahar port facilities damaged
Iran’s Press TV reported that US strikes damaged Shahid Beheshti Port, Kalantari Port and the maritime traffic control tower in Chabahar.
Konarak and Jask also affected
Iranian media later reported explosions or strikes in the southern coastal towns of Konarak and Jask, indicating the attacks had spread across multiple locations.
Two airstrikes reported on Abu Musa Island
Reports said two airstrikes targeted Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf during the latest round of US military action.
10 explosions reported in Chabahar, Konarak
Around 10 explosions were reported in the southeastern Iranian cities of Chabahar and Konarak, according to the Press TV. The report added that parts of Chabahar experienced power cuts following the blasts.
Authorities were assessing the situation, with no immediate details released on the extent of the damage or possible casualties.
Explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik
Explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, a major port city in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, with air defence systems activated to counter what Iran’s Mehr News Agency described as “hostile targets”.Blasts were also reported in Sirik, another city in Hormozgan province. According to Fars News Agency, several explosions were heard in both Bandar Abbas and Sirik at around 11:15 pm local time, with additional blasts reported from the sea off Sirik’s western coast.
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