July 9, 2026 — US-Iran ceasefire crumbles as fresh strikes rock Middle East | CNN

Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Ceasefire collapses: Exchanges of fire between the US and Iran over the past several days thrust the Middle East into a renewed state of volatility. Iran’s state media reported more strikes over Thursday, but the US has not confirmed it was responsible for the most recently reported attacks. • Diplomacy continues: The US has been striking and then pausing to avoid escalation as negotiators meet behind the scenes, a US official said. Earlier, USS Abraham Lincoln crews were preparing for potential strikes, according to the CNN team aboard the aircraft carrier. • Dayslong funeral: Slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried after marathon ceremonies concluded. His son and successor, Mojtaba, has not appeared publicly since becoming the country’s leader. • Plot on Trump’s life: Israel shared intelligence with the US that Tehran has devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, sources told CNN. Khamenei’s funeral featured calls for revenge against Trump. Diplomacy is happening behind the scenes to ease tensions with Iran, a US official told CNN, after exchanges of fire in the past several days derailed the