Iran and US Trade Strikes for Second Day in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
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The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on July 9 for the second consecutive day, as both nations clashed over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait—three US allies in the Gulf—following fresh attacks on Iran overnight. While President Donald Trump has stated he is ready to fight Iran "all the way," analysts question whether he will risk a full-scale war politically. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports.