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US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?

The United States has launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran, killing at least 14 people over two days, as fragile peace talks appear at risk of collapsing. Iran has fired back at US assets in neighbouring Gulf countries, and President Trump has declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran 'over'.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 8–9, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

The United States has launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran, raising fears that fragile peace talks between the two countries are on the brink of collapse. The latest strikes hit several parts of Tehran early on Thursday, just hours after attacks on cities in southern Iran on Wednesday, according to reports from Al Jazeera. At least 14 people have been killed in the two days of attacks, including at least one member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Coverage Comparison

Reports from Al Jazeera describe the strikes as a significant escalation, with the second barrage described as "bigger" than the first. The attacks come as the days-long funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is under way. Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli air strikes in February, according to the reports.

President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, said he believes the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran is "over". He added that he "might" allow peace talks to continue for now, but described them as a "waste of time". Trump also claimed that "Iran wants to make a deal so bad," according to one report, though observers expressed scepticism.

Key Claims

The US launched dozens of strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Al Jazeera.
A second, larger barrage of air attacks hit Iran on Thursday, following strikes the previous day, killing at least 14 people over the two days.
Iran's IRGC said it had responded by targeting US assets in neighbouring Gulf countries, with sirens reported in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil, according to one Al Jazeera report.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte strongly backed the US actions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, and Oman's Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the attacks, according to the same report.
Trump said the MoU with Iran was "over" but that peace talks might continue for now.

Perspectives

US Administration: President Trump stated that the MoU with Iran is "over" and that peace talks are likely a "waste of time", though he left open the possibility of their continuation. He also claimed Iran is eager for a deal.

Iranian Officials: The IRGC claimed it responded to US strikes by targeting US assets in neighbouring countries, and reported the death of at least one of its members from "enemy drones".

Regional Actors: The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, and Oman's Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the attacks on sites in those countries.

NATO: Secretary-General Mark Rutte strongly backed the US actions, according to Al Jazeera.

Academic Analysis: Alam Saleh, a professor of politics at the University of Bradford, said: "The US faces a dead end with Iran, and they need to change their approach."

How this outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

Framing: US-Iran conflict escalates with second barrage of air attacks — Neutral with a hint of concern for the escalating conflict

Facts Included:

US launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran
At least 14 people have been killed in the two days of attacks
Iran has fired back at US military assets and infrastructure in neighbouring Gulf countries
US attacks have come as the days-long funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is under way
Trump said the MoU with Iran was 'over' but might allow peace talks to continue for now

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Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

Framing: US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships — Neutral with a focus on the diplomatic and economic implications

Facts Included:

US launched dozens of strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on commercial ships
Trump told reporters that he thinks the MoU with Iran is 'over'
Iran's IRGC said it had responded to the strikes by targeting US assets in neighbouring countries
US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte strongly backed the US actions

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe US launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
ClaimAt least 14 people have been killed in the two days of attacks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
ClaimIran has fired back at US military assets and infrastructure in neighbouring Gulf countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe US attacks have come as the days-long funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is under way.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
ClaimTrump said the MoU with Iran was 'over' but might allow peace talks to continue for now.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe US launched dozens of strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on commercial ships.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
ClaimNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte strongly backed the US actions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
ClaimOman's Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning Iran's attacks on sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 8, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Al Jazeera 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15