Hormuz Crisis Escalates Amid Khamenei Burial | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Tensions explode in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. launches nearly 200 strikes to counter Iran’s attacks on ships — just as Iran mourns its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes that also claimed his granddaughter’s life. Amid mass Iranian protests demanding revenge against Trump and the U.S., the President insists Iran still wants a deal — calling them “crazy” — while critics blast his chaotic diplomacy, blaming him for sidelining seasoned negotiators. Despite the chaos, Trump hasn’t ruled out talks, and Gulf leaders urge calm, pushing for a return to diplomacy…