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09.07.2026

The Day Hormuz Closed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 09.07.2026.

It displays 159 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.07.2026The Day Hormuz Closed

The US-Iran conflict dominated headlines throughout July 9, with new US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian retaliation against US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. By evening, traffic in the strait was nearly halted, and Israel threatened further attacks. The burial of Iranian leader Khamenei took place in Mashhad. In domestic news, Italy expelled two Russian military attachés for espionage, and a man was arrested in Milan for slashing a woman's face while citing his Muslim identity. The World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco drew attention in the evening, with Mbappé missing a penalty before scoring a spectacular goal in a 2-0 French victory.

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03:15

03:15Hormuz Under Fire

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump threatening further retaliation. Iran vows to close the strait after each attack. Multiple outlets (La Repubblica, Sky TG24, Il Manifesto, Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa, Adnkronos, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Sole 24 Ore) lead with this escalation, while ANSA and Il Giornale also cover Trump's NATO summit remarks.
03:15

03:15Hormuz Under Fire

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump threatening further retaliation. Iran vows to close the strait after each attack. Multiple outlets (La Repubblica, Sky TG24, Il Manifesto, Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa, Adnkronos, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Sole 24 Ore) lead with this escalation, while ANSA and Il Giornale also cover Trump's NATO summit remarks.
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04:26
06:50
07:05
07:46
07:47

07:47Hormuz Strikes and Retaliation

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes against Iran, with Iran retaliating by claiming strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Multiple outlets (La Repubblica, Sky TG24, Corriere Della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, ANSA, Adnkronos, La Stampa) lead with this escalation, while Libero Quotidiano and HuffPost Italia cover domestic stories.
07:47

07:47Hormuz Strikes and Retaliation

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes against Iran, with Iran retaliating by claiming strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Multiple outlets (La Repubblica, Sky TG24, Corriere Della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, ANSA, Adnkronos, La Stampa) lead with this escalation, while Libero Quotidiano and HuffPost Italia cover domestic stories.
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08:42
Schlein, Conte, Bonelli e Fratoianni lanciano la campagna elettorale da un palco di Napoli. Ma le cose non vanno come previsto. Un gruppo di manifestanti di Potere al popolo interrompono il sindaco Manfredi e interrompono per un po' il comizio. Conte non ci sta: "Non fate i fenomeni". Bonelli: "Oggi sono contenti i fascisti
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09:47
10:09
10:48

10:48Iran Strikes Back at US Bases

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes against Iran and Iran's retaliation against US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, with multiple outlets (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Manifesto) leading on the escalation. The heatwave and domestic politics receive less coverage.
10:48

10:48Iran Strikes Back at US Bases

The newspapers report on new US airstrikes against Iran and Iran's retaliation against US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, with multiple outlets (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Manifesto) leading on the escalation. The heatwave and domestic politics receive less coverage.
10:56
11:24
Un libro analizza la caduta in disgrazia, il destino comunque a chiunque detenga il potere. Vale con il re, con il dittatore e persino in democrazia. Tranne che in Italia, dove in disgrazia si scivola lentamente
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11:39
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11:48
12:34
12:48
Il ministro della Difesa ha lanciato l'idea di un accordo bipartisan contro la guerra ibrida russa: "Vannacci credo che lo firmerebbe". Ma il generale: "È una supercazzola". No anche dagli alleati della Lega, freddezza da Pd e 5 Stelle. Ci sta solo Calenda
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12:56
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13:05

13:05Espionage Expulsions Amid Iran Strikes

The newspapers report on the expulsion of two Russian military attachés for espionage (Sky TG24), while the Iran-US conflict continues with new attacks and retaliation (La Stampa, Il Manifesto, Il Giornale). Domestically, Crosetto's anti-Putin pact is rejected by most parties (HuffPost Italia), and Berlusconi comments on Vannacci (ANSA).
13:05

13:05Espionage Expulsions Amid Iran Strikes

The newspapers report on the expulsion of two Russian military attachés for espionage (Sky TG24), while the Iran-US conflict continues with new attacks and retaliation (La Stampa, Il Manifesto, Il Giornale). Domestically, Crosetto's anti-Putin pact is rejected by most parties (HuffPost Italia), and Berlusconi comments on Vannacci (ANSA).
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14:32
15:27
15:34
15:48
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17:00

17:00Espionage Expulsions and Kremlin Accusations

The newspapers report on the expulsion of two Russian military attachés for espionage (Adnkronos, Sky TG24), while the Kremlin accuses the US of arming Ukraine with Patriot systems while claiming to seek peace (Sky TG24, La Stampa). Domestically, Pier Silvio Berlusconi defends Meloni from Trump and leaves the door open to Vannacci (ANSA), and M5s votes with Vannacci, causing left-wing infighting (Libero Quotidiano).
17:00

17:00Espionage Expulsions and Kremlin Accusations

The newspapers report on the expulsion of two Russian military attachés for espionage (Adnkronos, Sky TG24), while the Kremlin accuses the US of arming Ukraine with Patriot systems while claiming to seek peace (Sky TG24, La Stampa). Domestically, Pier Silvio Berlusconi defends Meloni from Trump and leaves the door open to Vannacci (ANSA), and M5s votes with Vannacci, causing left-wing infighting (Libero Quotidiano).
17:30
L'analisi su Huffpost di Claudio Bertolotti (Start Insight) che registra “una serie di criticità oggettive, su quantità, tempo, coesione politica. Oltretutto non cambiano l’esito della guerra, ma incidono sulla soglia del dolore”. E del generale Giorgio Battisti: “È un segnale per Mosca, ma per Kiev è solo un primo passo per dotarsi dei missili intercettori: è più probabile una produzione collocata in un Paese europeo”
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18:44
La contestazione a Napoli di Potere al Popolo inquieta il Pd. Nella sinistra extraparlamentare c'è una galassia di movimenti che potrebbe drenare voti decisivi. Da Di Battista a D'Orsi, da Democrazia sovrana e popolare a Rifondazione. Con la nuova legge elettorale voluta da Meloni, potrebbero rivelarsi un bel problema
18:44
19:49
Ripartono i missili, lo scambio di attacchi fra Usa e Iran si fa più intenso, si blocca quasi del tutto il traffico nello Stretto. Per Trump il rischio trappola, con una difficile e costosa via d'uscita. Toninelli (Ispi): "Teheran vuole impedire che le navi passino per la rotta dell'Oman. Washington guarda  soprattutto all'opinione pubblica: ora non può permettersi cedimenti"
19:49
19:50

19:50Hormuz Blockade and Khamenei's Burial

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with new US raids and Iran's retaliation blocking Hormuz traffic. Khamenei's burial is underway in Mashhad. Israel threatens a third attack if necessary. The EU claims economic resilience. A separate story covers an assault in Milan where a man attacked a woman citing his Muslim identity.
19:50

19:50Hormuz Blockade and Khamenei's Burial

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with new US raids and Iran's retaliation blocking Hormuz traffic. Khamenei's burial is underway in Mashhad. Israel threatens a third attack if necessary. The EU claims economic resilience. A separate story covers an assault in Milan where a man attacked a woman citing his Muslim identity.
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22:15

22:15Hormuz Blockade and Khamenei's Burial

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with new raids and retaliation blocking Hormuz traffic. Khamenei's burial is underway in Mashhad. Israel threatens further strikes. Meanwhile, the World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco is ongoing, with multiple outlets covering the match.
22:15

22:15Hormuz Blockade and Khamenei's Burial

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with new raids and retaliation blocking Hormuz traffic. Khamenei's burial is underway in Mashhad. Israel threatens further strikes. Meanwhile, the World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco is ongoing, with multiple outlets covering the match.
22:36
23:28

23:28Bushehr Strike and Mbappé's Redemption

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with a new attack on a military site near Bushehr. Trump coordinates with Netanyahu, while Khamenei's funeral concludes. The World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco also receives coverage, with Mbappé scoring after a missed penalty.
23:28

23:28Bushehr Strike and Mbappé's Redemption

The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with a new attack on a military site near Bushehr. Trump coordinates with Netanyahu, while Khamenei's funeral concludes. The World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco also receives coverage, with Mbappé scoring after a missed penalty.