Heavy US Attack on 90 Targets in Iran; Conflicts Reignite

Details of the CENTCOM Operation and Targeted Objectives United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that in the early hours of July 9, 2026, it completed its second wave of airstrikes against military positions inside Iranian territory. According to published reports, approximately 90 strategic targets along the Iranian coastline were hit during this operation [1][5]. These targets included air defense systems, coastal surveillance centers, missile and drone warehouses, as well as naval logistical infrastructure in areas such as Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Bushehr, and Abu Musa Island [5].

These attacks occurred only 24 hours after the first wave of operations, in which another 80 targets were bombed. Pentagon officials emphasized that the goal of these strikes is to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a route considered vital for global energy trade [3][4].

Donald Trump's Reaction and the End of the Ceasefire Agreement U.S. President Donald Trump, who is attending the NATO summit in Ankara, officially announced that the temporary ceasefire agreement with Tehran has ended [2]. In a sharp statement, Trump accused Iranian leaders of violating commitments and attacking three commercial ships in recent days. He wrote on the social network "Truth Social": "This is the response to Iran's attacks on ships yesterday. If repeated, things will get much worse" [1][6].

The U.S. President also noted that negotiating with current Iranian officials is a "waste of time" and that the United States will not hesitate to take military action to ensure the security of international routes [3]. These remarks indicate a shift in Washington's approach from diplomacy to maximum military pressure in the summer of 2026.

Iran's Missile Response and Targeting of U.S. Bases In response to these attacks, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has targeted United States military bases in the Persian Gulf region. Reports indicate the firing of missiles and the deployment of suicide drones toward U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain (home of the Fifth Fleet), and Qatar [1][3]. Additionally, sirens were sounded in Jordan, and the country's military reported the interception of several missiles in its airspace [2].

Iranian officials have warned that any further action from Washington will be met with "crushing" responses. Mohsen Rezaei, an advisor to the Iranian leadership, stated that "the aggressor enemy and its accomplices will be severely punished" [5].

Economic Consequences and Human Casualties The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that following the attacks of the last two days on five southern provinces, at least 14 people have lost their lives and 78 others have been injured [4]. On the other hand, these conflicts immediately impacted global markets. Brent crude oil prices took an upward trend due to concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. government's cancellation of Iranian oil sale permits [5].

Simultaneously with the military strikes, the United States revoked temporary licenses that allowed limited sales of Iranian oil to maximize economic pressure on Tehran [5]. China, in an official reaction, called on both sides to show restraint and return to the negotiating table, a request that seems out of reach given the scale of the current conflict [4].