09/07/2026 06:05 - Internacionales
According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), on July 8, 2026, a new round of attacks against Iran was carried out. The bombings hit approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems, missile depots, drones, and light vessels of the Revolutionary Guard. Iranian state media, through the IRNA agency, reported that at least 8 military personnel lost their lives in the attacks, which were felt in port cities such as Bandar Abbas, Konarak, and Chabahar.
From the 36th NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, US President Donald Trump declared that the truce 'has ended' and blamed Tehran for the aggression against commercial transport. 'Tonight we are going to hit them hard,' warned the president, although he later noted he hoped the clashes would cease soon and left the door open to new talks. Faced with the escalation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, along with mediators such as Qatar and Pakistan, urged immediate measures to de-escalate and resume dialogue.
The response from the Revolutionary Guards was not long in coming, reporting attacks against US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) warned that there are nearly 6,000 sailors blocked in the Gulf due to the conflict. This geopolitical uncertainty caused a jump in oil prices: the North Sea Brent barrel rose 5.21% to $78.02, even exceeding the $80 mark during Wednesday's session.
Despite the growing tension, the international community keeps hope alive for a diplomatic way out. Countries like Qatar and Pakistan continue to work intensely as mediators to restore peace and ensure freedom of navigation in a key region for world trade.
Sources: Infobae and Deutsche Welle.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
