15 Murders
Suspected for another 70
I don’t know if it’s a good morning, guys, but it is Thursday July 9.
Honestly, compiling this war summary (I was totally bummed about it last night when Trump was threatening to strike), that literally, here we go again. I’ve of course, detailed what happened in the past two days to get us back to the beginning and it’s over control over the Strait of Hormuz. Funny how many, many of us had never heard of this silent Strait until it became the most prized possession of this war.
In other news, with war on our borders, Field Marshal Asim Munir has said terrorism will be eliminated, wreckage from the missing cargo plane has been found and a German serial killer doctor is behind bars (can we also take a moment to appreciate how this image of the german courtroom looks straight out of a Law and Order episode).
See you all on Sunday now (and if you’re in Lahore, please don’t miss my recommendation today! I had it yesterday and ouff, it’s excellent)!
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Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed that the army will use the full might of the state to eliminate terrorism originating from across its borders, saying terrorist sanctuaries and their facilitators will be dismantled. Earlier, the ISPR said 54 militants were killed in operations following recent attacks in Balochistan, while 42 people, including 38 security personnel, were martyred. The military also pledged to “hunt down every terrorist and facilitator” involved in the violence.
A major recruitment drive for more than 2,000 doctors and nurses in KP has hit a legal roadblock. A doctors' association has moved the Peshawar High Court, alleging the hiring process wasn’t transparent and was carried out through unlawfully formed committees. The petition asks the court to stop the appointments and restart the recruitment under clear, merit-based rules.
The wreckage of the missing Sharjah-to-Karachi cargo plane has been found 53 nautical miles off the Ormara coast after an overnight search. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate the five crew members and determine what caused the crash.
A German doctor in Berlin has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering 15 patients by giving them lethal injections during home visits. The court called him a "serial killer", saying he acted for the thrill of killing. Prosecutors believe he may be linked to more than 70 additional deaths.
The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be rapidly unravelling (despite PM Shehbaz telling both sides to please, hang on and stick to the ceasefire), with both sides exchanging fresh military strikes, because of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched a second consecutive night of attacks, saying it struck around 90 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems, missile and drone storage facilities, surveillance assets, naval capabilities and logistics infrastructure. Washington said the strikes were intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait.
The strikes hit multiple locations across southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Chabahar, Konarak, Sirik, Jask, Abu Musa Island and Aqqala. In Iranshahr, projectiles damaged airport facilities and a meteorological station, killing a firefighter on duty. Elsewhere, three people were killed near Ahvaz, while several others were injured. Iranian authorities also suspended the Tehran–Mashhad railway after damage to the line, forcing stranded passengers onto road transport ahead of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s burial.
Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, along with the Juffair naval base and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait’s air defence systems intercepted, what authorities described as, hostile missiles and drones. The IRGC warned that any further American attacks would prompt strikes on additional US bases across the region.
The renewed confrontation remains centred on the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran insisting the waterway can only reopen under “Iranian arrangements”. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Washington that “if you strike, you will be struck,” while threatening consequences for any attempt to bypass Iran’s authority over the strait. Iran has also warned it could completely close Hormuz if attacks continue. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, vowed US retaliation would intensify, saying every Iranian attack would be met with force “20 to one”.
The deteriorating security situation is already disrupting global shipping. Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed dramatically, with Bloomberg reporting vessel movements have fallen to their lowest level since the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed in June. Oil prices climbed again amid fears of prolonged disruption to one of the world’s busiest energy corridors.
Diplomatic efforts continue alongside the fighting. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held talks focused on preventing further escalation and agreed to maintain close coordination. At the same time, Iran sharply criticised European countries after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the latest US strikes, accusing Europe of being an active participant in what Tehran called an unlawful war rather than a neutral observer.
Meanwhile, the funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei entered their final stage. After several days of processions across Iran and Iraq, his procession has reached Mashhad in Iran from Najaf in Iraq, where he is expected to be buried near the shrine of Imam Reza RA, in accordance with his wishes.
There is a cupboard in your home that needs to be reorganised this weekend. You’ll find things that you were looking for in there.
The Paolas Cosa Nostra Mango and Cream cake is to die for this season. A light sponge with decadent mangos and a not so sweet cream icing makes this cake the perfect summer treat. And if you have a discount card, it becomes EVEN sweeter since the restaurant has a lot of card discounts to choose from.
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