Iran claims attacks on two military sites; US denies any strikes

Iranian state media reported that two military facilities in the south of the country were hit on the night of Thursday, July 9. One site near the coastal city of Bushehr was said to have been struck by "US‑Israeli enemy projectiles," while a naval zone in the port city of Konarak was described as being attacked by enemy fighter jets in two stages. Iranian officials did not provide details on damage or casualties. The Bushehr province hosts Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant, which was not reported to have been affected. The United States told CNN that its forces were not conducting any strikes in Iran at the time, and Israeli officials said they were unaware of any involvement. The conflicting accounts come amid ongoing tensions and technical nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.