Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr

Iranian state media reported that a US-Israeli projectile hit a military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr, hours after clashes between the US and Iran. Deputy governor of Bushehr Ehsan Jahanian confirmed the attack. A US defense official said the US military was not currently carrying out any strikes on Iran.

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