Live Middle East Issued on: 07/07/2026 - 23:46Modified: 08/07/2026 - 22:26 By: US President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. © Alex Brandon , AP The US military is launching fresh air strikes against Iran, the ‌US Central Command said Wednesday, hours ‌after US President Donald Trump said that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran ‌was "over". The military said the strikes were aimed at ‌degrading Iran's ability to “threaten freedom of navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: • The United States reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil, warning Tehran would face consequences over attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. • The body of