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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayDonald Trump claimed on Thursday that Iran had called Washington to make a deal after the US military said it had struck dozens of sites across Iran in a second blistering night of attacks.
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that Iran’s leadership had called “a little while ago” and “they want to make a deal so badly”.
The US military said on Wednesday night it had launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
The American strikes rattled several cities along Iran's southern coast and left some areas without power. At least three people were killed in the overnight attacks, according to Iranian media.
Explosions heard in Iran's Bushehr
Iranian state media is reporting fresh explosions in Bushehr.
The reports could not immediately be verified, and it was unclear what may have caused them.
It follows a wave of US strikes overnight.
James Reynolds9 July 2026 10:31
Bahrain 'thwarts' Iranian attacks
Bahrain’s army said in a statement on Thursday it had “thwarted” the latest Iranian attacks at its territory.
James Reynolds9 July 2026 10:30
Watch: US forces strike 90 military targets along Iran’s coastline
James Reynolds9 July 2026 10:00
Trump says Iran may not be 'worthy' of a deal
Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One early on Thursday that Iran had called him seeking a deal.
But the president, who on Wednesday said the talks appeared to be a “waste of time”, said: “I just don’t know if they’re worthy of making a deal. I don’t know that they’re going to honour the deal.”
James Reynolds9 July 2026 09:30
In pictures: Explosions in Iran after a second night of strikes
James Reynolds9 July 2026 09:15
At least 3 killed in US strikes on Iran - state media
Iranian state media is reporting that three people were killed by the US strikes overnight.
The deputy governor of Khuzestan, in the south west, said more were injured in attack near Ahvaz.
James Reynolds9 July 2026 09:00
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Mapped: Ships congregate outside Strait on Thursday morning
James Reynolds9 July 2026 08:45
What do we know about the wave of strikes overnight?
Iranian media reported strikes primarily along Iran's southern coast, from the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman.
Among the locations hit were Bandar Abbas, home to Iran's largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities on the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Konarak and Chabahar, neighbouring coastal cities near Iran's border with Pakistan.
Electricity had been restored to most areas of Chabahar after strikes knocked out power for some in the city, Mehr news agency reported, citing the local utility. Media also reported that a maritime traffic control tower in Chabahar was hit.
A firefighter was killed in a strike on the airport in the southeastern city of Iranshahr, state media reported. In northern Iran, a U.S. attack hit a railway bridge near the town of Aqqala, according to Press TV.
James Reynolds9 July 2026 08:30
Kuwaitis told not to share photos of attacks
Kuwaitis have again been told not to share footage of the overnight attacks on social media.
In a statement on X, the army tells citizens not to take or share photos or videos of missiles or drones being intercepted.
Citizens are also told not to approach the sites of fallen shrapnel.
James Reynolds9 July 2026 08:13
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