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The Middle East remains on edge

Hundreds of thousands have gathered to mourn Iran's former Supreme Leader. While overnight US str...

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07.00 9 Jul 2026


The Middle East remains on edge


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Hundreds of thousands have gathered to mourn Iran's former Supreme Leader. While overnight US strikes targeted around 90 Iranian military sites. Iran has responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf, as President Trump warns of further military action.  

For the latest Jonathan spoke to  Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident  Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. 


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