Tehran8:31 p.m. July 9 Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle After Latest Strikes Attacks on ships were followed by new U.S. strikes on Iran, which responded by firing at Gulf nations. The pattern of hostilities has all but collapsed a cease-fire, with little sign that either side will step back. Latest The United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second consecutive day on Thursda...