LiveLive Updates July 09, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJuly 09, 2026UpdatesIRGC says Hormuz transit up to 50% of pre-war levels, U.S. attacks disrupt shipping⁠Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Thursday. Credit: Stringer/ REUTERSVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Thursday. Credit: Stringer/ REUTERSIran's ‌Revolutionary Guards Navy said ‌on Thursday that U.S. ⁠attacks on Iran ⁠and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were disrupting the strategic ‌waterway's gradual reopening and jeopardizing ‌the interests of countries benefiting from it.The Guards added that transit capacity under Iran's supervision had recovered to about 50 percent of ⁠pre-war levels over the past two weeks, and ‌that ⁠transit capacity was ‌only being expanded for vessels granted permits to use ⁠routes designated by Iran.They warned that any further U.S. intervention ‌would draw a "crushing response".IDF condemns attempt to infiltrate Syrian territory by Israeli settler movement groupThe IDF said it detained Israeli civilians who attempted to cross into Syrian territory, condemning the incident and emphasizing that "such actions constitute a criminal offense that endangers civilians."The IDF emphasizes that such incidents disrupt IDF operational activities and the security in the area, and divert the attention of commanders and soldiers from their mission," the army said.A group of Israeli members of a movement calling to settle in Syria said they crossed into its territory and stayed there overnight into Thursday, crossing through Mount Hermon in Israel's north.Far-right Pioneers of Bashan activists. Credit: Courtesy of Pioneers of Bashan Whatsapp channelFar-right Pioneers of Bashan activists. Credit: Courtesy of Pioneers of Bashan Whatsapp channelThe Pioneers of the Bashan movement, named after a biblical-era region situated in modern-day Jordan and Syria, said this was a "major step toward civilian settlement" and "permanent control" in Syria, adding that the group had informed IDF troops in advance that they would infiltrate Syrian territory but did not give their exact location.RECAP: Jordan intercepted 8 missiles launched from Iran; U.S. strikes in Iran kill 14, wound 78, health ministry saysHere are Thursday's latest updates:■ Jordan intercepted 8 missiles launched from Iran and no casualties or damages were reported, according to the state news agency.■ A ‌U.S. projectile struck ⁠the ⁠area surrounding Iran's nuclear power plant on Thursday, Iran's ‌deputy ‌governor of Bushehr province told state media.■ U.S. strikes in Iran killed 14, wounded 78, the country's health ministry said.■ Iran's army says it targeted U.S. army infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain and a satellite antenna in Qatar.■ Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israeli forces will "continue to remain" in the IDF-controlled security zone in Lebanon "until Hezbollah is disarmed," adding, "We did not ask for permission from anyone to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to remain in Lebanon."■ A U.S. official has told CNN that the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran "has at least temporarily ceased."Sirens sound in Jordan due to suspected Iranian projectileSirens ‌sounded ‌in Jordan on ⁠Thursday after missiles ⁠launched from Iran were detected in Jordanian airspace, ‌the state ‌news agency reported, citing the government spokesperson.The spokesperson said the ⁠Jordanian Armed Forces are on ‌high alert ⁠and ‌ready to deal with ⁠any threat targeting the kingdom's security.Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jordan - July 9, 2026