US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 30, 2026. (ISNA)
The United States and Iran traded strikes on July 9 for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the U.S.-Israeli attacks in February.
After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over", but left the door open to more talks and added any strikes would end quickly.
