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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut this morning ahead of Aoun's upcoming visit to Washington, made at Trump's invitation. Aoun listed a southern Lebanon ceasefire, pressure on Israel to halt military operations, and adherence to the Washington framework as his top priorities. Issa said an American military delegation will arrive in Beirut within days to coordinate implementation as Israeli forces withdraw from the designated pilot areas.

Bloomberg reports traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a complete stop this morning.

Iran in a official statement says the U.S. has violated the memorandum of understanding by ignoring Iran’s role in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and by carrying out strikes.

Bahrain's Defense Ministry: Several Iranian airstrikes were intercepted this morning. Forces on highest alert.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Iran's Foreign Minister spoke on the latest US–Iran military escalation. The Qatari PM urged all parties to implement the signed MOU, according to a statement.

Iranian media says U.S. airstrikes killed 14 and wounded 78.

Passenger trains on the Tehran-Mashhad route are disrupted after a strike hit part of the rail line early Thursday, Iran's railway authority says via state media. Khamenei is expected to be buried in Mashhad today.

Israel's defense minister: A strong security zone has been established in Lebanon, from the sea in the west to Beaufort Castle and Mount Hermon in the east. Forces will keep operating there until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Iran's army claims it struck U.S. targets across the Gulf with suicide drones: the Patriot system in Kuwait, an early warning satellite antenna in Qatar, and U.S. Army fuel tanks in Bahrain. "The armed forces of Iran will under no circumstances allow the realization of the goals and ambitions of the insane president of the United States, and will continue to defend the ideals of the Islamic revolution until the final victory."

A direct impact was reported in Bahrain after Iran launches a new attack Contributed by @Conflict_Radar

BREAKING 🔴 U.S. military: "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran, July 8, to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The latest strikes follow successful execution of offensive strikes in Iran the night before. CENTCOM forces hit approximately 80 Iranian military targets July 7, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats, to impose heavy costs for Iran violating the ceasefire by attacking three commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces remain vigilant, lethal, and prepared to execute operations directed by the Commander in Chief."

According to Axios, The White House is bracing for a potentially extended confrontation with Iran centered on the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials indicate that the duration of the conflict will depend on Tehran’s next steps.

Chabahar Port's Maritime Traffic Control Tower After US Strike.

New video appears to show an Iranian missile impact in Bahrain. Early geolocation by Faytuks Network suggests the strike occurred in the vicinity of the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters.

Two missiles appear to have struck U.S. forces headquarters in Bahrain.

Ghalibaf: America still hasn't learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free. Let me put it plainly: if you strike, you'll get hit. Don't flail around pointlessly, or you'll sink even deeper: the Strait of Hormuz will only open with "Iranian arrangements," not American threats.

Another video from Bushehr province, Iran.

Aq Tekeh Khan Bridge Attacked on Iran-Turkmenistan Railway Line. The Aq Tekeh Khan Bridge, located on the Incheh Borun-Turkmenistan railway route in the western outskirts of Aq Qala city, Golestan Province, has been attacked. The railway line has played a significant role for the Iran amid the recent naval blockade.

Bushehr province, Iran - Fire breaks out at IRGC Aerospace Force-linked facility after U.S. strikes.

Sirens have sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait, with Qatari officials issuing a threat alert as Iran begins retaliatory attacks. Contributed by @AZ_Intel_ .