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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran engaged in a second consecutive day of strikes on July 9, with explosions reported in Gulf allies Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Despite President Trump's readiness to escalate, political risks remain uncertain.

Jul 9, 2026, 12:18 PM France 24 English

United Statesgeography Irangeography USgeography Fraser Jacksonperson FRANCEgeography Strait of Hormuztopic Gulfgeography Bahraintopic Kuwaittopic Qatartopic Tehrantopic Washingtontopic

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The United States and Iran traded military strikes on July 9 for the second day in a row, intensifying their conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait—key US allies in the Gulf—following fresh attacks on Iran overnight.

While President Trump has declared he is prepared to fight Iran "all the way," questions remain about whether he will politically risk escalating to full-scale war. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson provides further analysis on the unfolding situation.

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