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World Service,09 Jul 2026,49 mins

Fresh US strikes on Iran

Newsday

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The US military says it has completed the latest round of airstrikes in Iran which - it says - struck ninety targets, some near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported explosions in several coastal areas, including Bandar Abbas and Chabahar. There have been power cuts in some areas. We hear from Nato's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, on this week's summit in Turkey. And as France and Morocco get ready for their semi-final in the World Cup later today we look at the chances for Africa's last remaining team in the tournament. Presenters: James Copnall and Catherine Byaruhanga. (Photo: Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra. Credit: Mohammed Aty/Reuters).

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