Iran official says US strike targeted perimeter of nuclear plant: State media

This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.

Catch up: Yesterday’s top developments

• US-Iran deal must ‘reflect interests of all parties’: Lavrov
• Pakistan, UK Discuss Regional Peace Amid US-Iran Developments: FO
• Israel says ready to attack Iran for 'third time if necessary'
• Jordan's military says intercepted 8 missiles fired from Iran
• Iran official says US strike targeted perimeter of nuclear plant: state media
  

Former Iranian supreme leader buried: state TV

Published: July 9, 2026 | 23:14 GMT | by AFP

Former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried  in his home city of Mashhad, state television reported, following a ceremony at which his son and successor was not seen.

The "body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution was buried in the memorial hall of the shrine of Imam Reza," state broadcaster IRIB reported.

Netanyahu, Trump discuss continued coordination, Gulf developments

Published: July 9, 2026 | 20:51 GMT | by Wed Desk

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held an additional conversation on Thursday as part of their ongoing contacts.

According to the statement, the two leaders reaffirmed continued coordination between their countries across various sectors.

The statement said President Trump updated Netanyahu on American moves in the Gulf.

Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr: state media

Published: July 9, 2026 | 19:30 GMT | by AFP

Iranian state media reported Thursday that a US-Israeli projectile hit military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr, hours after clashes between the United States and Iran flared.

"Moments ago, a military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr was attacked and hit by a projectile of the American-Zionist enemy," state news agency IRNA quoted deputy governor of Bushehr Ehsan Jahanian as saying.

A US defense official, however, said that the US military was not currently carrying out any strikes on Iran.

For earlier developments, read our July 9 live blog here