Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=qBC9OWDht9U Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack nuclear site | BBC News [gWl9ewvX3H9] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were "designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that air defences were activated in the capital Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, and in Bushehr, home to Iran's only nuclear power plant. Iran, which has retaliated against the US and its Middle East allies, warned of reprisals after Donald Trump said the US would soon hit an underground nuclear site near Natanz. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Trump #US #Iran #BBCNews JcP00jhthDF H7ZoYzRQMl8 yvTBTDPRbvR 4TcIhUIxB4s RKz3h7ZfJzz
US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were "designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that air defences were activated in the capital Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, and in Bushehr, home to Iran's only nuclear power plant. Iran, which has retaliated against the US and its Middle East allies, warned of reprisals after Donald Trump said the US would soon hit an underground nuclear site near Natanz. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Trump #US #Iran #BBCNews JcP00jhthDF H7ZoYzRQMl8 yvTBTDPRbvR 4TcIhUIxB4s RKz3h7ZfJzz