The scene of conflict in the Middle East rages on, with the Tass agency speaking on the evening of July 9 about powerful explosions in 3 cities of Iran, including Bushehr, which hosts nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic.
The United States made it clear that they have no connection with the attack in question, while Arab media speak openly about the involvement of Bahrain and Kuwait in an operation against the Islamic Republic.
Specifically, the bombardments aimed at the cities of Bushehr and Choghadak, while they also set the port of Konarak in their crosshairs.
Of note, further information regarding possible damages and casualties has not yet become known.
Earlier, American officials with a targeted leak to Axios emphasized meaningfully that the Straits of Hormuz "will experience a month of hell", indicating that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is more or less "dead".
In any case, a subsequent report by CNN broadcasted that Qatar and Pakistan intervened diplomatically in order to "put the USA and Iran back at the negotiation table".
Despite this, both the public statements of Trump, and the American initiatives on the field do not advocate the reheating of negotiations, while the public statements of the Iranians also resemble a scene of escalation...
Chaos of explosions in Konarak, Bushehr, and Choghadak
Several explosions occurred in the Iranian cities of Konarak, Bushehr, and Choghadak, the Mehr news agency broadcasted.
According to the agency, three explosions were heard in the port city of Konarak in the southeastern part of the country.
Two more explosions shook the outskirts of Bushehr and the nearby city of Choghadaq in southwestern Iran.
It is noted, that more information regarding possible damages and casualties has not yet become known from the Iranian media.
American supply tankers surrounded the airspace of Iran
At the same time, aircraft of the US Air Force resumed circular flights over the neutral waters of the Persian Gulf, including areas near the borders of the airspace controlled by Iranian air traffic controllers, as a source from the Middle East air traffic control service told the Tass agency.
"At least two American transport-tanker aircraft are observed flying over the neutral waters of the Persian Gulf, moving in a circular orbit a breath away from the borders of the airspace controlled by Iran", the source of the agency stated.
Furthermore, according to the same source, two more aircraft are off the coasts of the Persian Gulf and two are over the neutral waters of the Gulf of Oman.
The source noted that the aircraft in question are of the type Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker and Boeing KC-46A Pegasus.
We remind, that the USA and Israel launched an attack against Iran on February 28.
In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that provided for the immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
It is highlighted, that on July 8, the American President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran as no longer valid, accusing Tehran of violating the bilateral agreements.
After the new American strikes against the Islamic Republic, the president of the Iranian parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will open again only after the conditions of Tehran are fulfilled and not because of the threats of Washington.
He underlined that the intimidation and unfulfilled promises of the USA no longer remain without consequences.
US leak: "We have no connection with the attacks" - Arab media: Bahrain and Kuwait launched fire at Iran
In their turn, Iranian reports spoke about explosions and the activation of air defense systems, which were recorded on the night of Thursday 9/7 in various areas of the country, centering on the cities of Ahvaz, Bushehr, Choghadak, Konarak, Bandar Abbas, and Shiraz.
According to Arab media, the Naya network broadcasted that the attacks of July 9 may originate from Kuwait and Bahrain.
At the same time, Al Arabiya reported that the United States have no involvement whatsoever in the attacks that occurred during the night.
While the American media Axios, citing an American official, broadcasted that "the USA have no connection with any attack at this moment".
A similar statement was reportedly also made by an American official to CNN, arguing that the American military is not currently conducting military operations.
According to available reports, the air defenses in Shiraz were activated to counter possible hostile targets at approximately 22:16 local time.
Earlier, explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas at 22:04, with local sources and residents speaking about sounds of powerful explosions.
The relevant information was also broadcasted by the Iranian agency Mehr.
At 22:00 activity of American aircraft was also reported in the southern region.
Two explosions were heard around Bushehr and near Choghadak at approximately 21:54, according to local reports cited by Mehr.
A few minutes earlier, at 21:49, three explosions were reported in Konarak.
So far there is no information regarding the extent of possible damages.
In Ahvaz, at 21:38, residents reported that four consecutive explosions were heard, without more details having become known.
CNN: Urgent message of Qatar and Pakistan to Trump for a return to the negotiation table
At the same time, the authorities of Pakistan and Qatar are attempting to bring the American and Iranian representatives back to the negotiation table, CNN broadcasts, citing sources in the region.
Islamabad and Doha constituted key mediators in the Iranian-American talks in Switzerland.
The American network does not yet provide details regarding the steps that Qatar and Pakistan are taking to bring the two sides closer.
The United States and Israel launched the reckless war adventure against Iran on February 28.
Subsequently, in June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that provided for the immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
While on July 8, the President of the USA Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran as... a dead letter, accusing Tehran of violating the bilateral agreements.
Israel: We are waiting for the green light from Trump to level Iran
Israel would like to participate in the strikes of the USA against Iran, but expects permission from Donald Trump, according to the Israeli television channel Kan News.
According to the channel, a request for participation in the American strikes has already been sent to Washington and Tel Aviv expects a response, preferably positive.
Israel is cautious about getting involved alone in the conflict with Iran, without the permission of Trump, as it is unclear how long this exchange of strikes between the USA and Iran will last.
Senior Israeli officials would like to receive permission from the American President Trump to resume the Israeli strikes against Iran.
Previously, the military and political leadership of the Jewish state had declared its readiness to resume military action against Iran even without the participation of the USA.
However, this will happen only when the Americans withdraw completely from the conflict with Iran.
The situation is currently unclear: a ceasefire appears to be in effect and a memorandum of understanding has been signed, but Trump still cannot disengage the USA from this war.
The Russian political analysts appear certain that this time Israel will be unable to participate in the strikes, as these will weaken quickly, especially from the American side.
Trump does not need a war, therefore he will proclaim once more a new victory over Iran and everyone will pretend that this is how things happened.
Thus, the negotiations will resume for one more time...
Bomb leak Axios: The US is preparing a month of hell in Hormuz
Meanwhile, the American news media Axios reports in its publication that the United States are intensifying their military and political preparations against Iran.
According to the publication, the White House is preparing for a potential scenario of conflict with Tehran, which could last from one or two days to one week or even a month.
Referring to the assessment of the stance of the American president, Axios notes: "Trump considers that the truce with Iran has expired and, consequently, the American attacks will continue".
At the end of its report, the American media points out that the developments on the field have entered a new phase, while the battle for the Straits of Hormuz has begun.
10 million Iranians took to the streets for Ali Khamenei
It is highlighted, that up to 10 million pilgrims attended the farewell ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei in Iraq, as announced by the Supreme Committee for Mourning Events, according to the news agency INA.
"Preliminary statistical data show the participation of more than 10 million mourners during the funeral processions and religious rituals in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala", it is mentioned in the report.
The committee expressed its gratitude toward the security forces for their assistance and support in conducting the events.
It was reported yesterday that about 2.5 million people took to the streets of the Iraqi city of Najaf, which is holy for Shia Muslims, during the mourning events for the death of the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei.
Ali Khamenei lost his life as a result of air attacks by the USA and Israel in Tehran on February 28.
His son, Mojtaba, who has not yet appeared publicly, was elected as the new supreme leader of Iran.
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