U.S. and Iran Escalate Military Strikes | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate as both sides strike back in a cycle of attacks—Washington hits 90 Iranian military targets to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran retaliates with drones and missiles at U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. With fragile peace talks already in shambles and President Trump declaring the recent deal dead, the situation grows more volatile as Iran mourns its late supreme leader and halts negotiations. The June ceasefire’s future hangs in the balance, with Iran’s nuclear commitments and U.S. sanctions relief now in doubt. Listen…