US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Ongoing Strikes and Ceasefire Threats
The US launched new strikes targeting Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate against US allies in the Gulf. This exchange of fire threatens a ceasefire agreement signed on 17 June. Sirens were heard multiple times in Bahrain, and missiles targeted Kuwait and Qatar. A US official confirmed that technical talks with Iran are still ongoing despite the clashes. Meanwhile, Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following his death in February during the US-Israel military campaign. Khamenei's burial occurred amid renewed hostilities, as the US blamed Iran for attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to further military actions.
Published 1 day ago • 10 Jul 2026, 06:06 AM IST