Middle East crisis live: Tehran launches more strikes as Israel warns it is ready to strike Iran again ‘with even greater force’
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Key context: <p>Jordan says they have intercepted missiles from Tehran, as Israeli defence minister says he is prepared to resume a military campaign</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/iran-trade-strikes-ceasefire-extended-donald-trumphttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/iran-trade-strikes-ceasefire-extended-donald-trump">US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/iran-residents-terror-us-fresh-strikes-port-cities">Iranians recall 48 hours of terror after US attack on port cities</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Kuwait’s</strong> foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwait’s sovereignty is <strong>“a red line”</strong>.</p><p>“The state of Kuwait reserves its full rights to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,” it said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/09/iran-us-middle-east-strikes-centcom-bahrain-kuwait-qatar-strait-of-hormuz-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Jordan says they have intercepted missiles from Tehran, as Israeli defence minister says he is prepared to resume a military campaignUS and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extendedIranians recall 48 hours of terror after US attack on port citiesKuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwait’s sovereignty is “a red line”.“The state of Kuwait reserves its full rights to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,” it said. Continue reading...
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