Iran War Latest News: US Strikes, Khamenei Burial, and Global Updates – July 9, 2026

US and Iran Trade Strikes as Khamenei is Buried

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, striking 90 Iranian targets, according to Centcom. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, threatening an interim deal intended to end the war. The exchange of fire comes as Iran buries its former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the 132nd day of the conflict. President Trump stated the ceasefire is 'over,' a remark that has raised questions about what comes next.

The Iranian health ministry reported 14 people killed since Tuesday. Meanwhile, a US official indicated that a deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing. The situation remains fluid, with the Pentagon staying quiet over a recent school strike.

Other Global Headlines: July 9, 2026

Ukraine struck Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies in an apparent bid to choke off routes into occupied territory. In US politics, Trump flew partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet. Separately, his plan for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., is under review by the federal agency whose approval he needs.

In Maine, Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced he plans to withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the claim, but the move tightens the Republican grip on the Senate.

Other notable events include a Houston protest after a man was fatally shot by ICE, and a court hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case where a roommate testified about a confession.