Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar
July 9, 2026
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Fighting erupted between the US and Iran ahead of the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. US strikes hit Iranian military targets and the perimeter of a nuclear plant. Iran targeted US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. 17 people were reported killed in US strikes.
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