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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump brands its leaders 'scum.'

5 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The United States carried out additional military strikes against Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over. Trump sharply criticized Iranian leadership, calling them 'scum' and 'liars,' though reports indicate talks between the two sides may still continue.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

WND 1 hr ago
‘FAFO has officially arrived’: U.S. launches fresh round of strikes as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scum,’ ‘liars’ and ‘cuckoo’
PJ Media 5 hr ago
Trump Calls Iranian Leaders 'Scum' but Talks May Continue

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

CBS News 1 hr ago
U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
PBS NewsHour 2 hr ago
U.S. carries out another round on strikes on Iran
Mother Jones 4 hr ago
Trump Strikes Iran and Threatens War Crimes—Again

Coverage timeline

Jul 8, 1:26 PM ET
5 hr ago
PJ Media
Trump Calls Iranian Leaders 'Scum' but Talks May Continue
Jul 8, 2:19 PM ET
4 hr ago
Mother Jones
Trump Strikes Iran and Threatens War Crimes—Again
Jul 8, 4:41 PM ET
2 hr ago
PBS NewsHour
U.S. carries out another round on strikes on Iran
Jul 8, 5:29 PM ET
1 hr ago
WND
‘FAFO has officially arrived’: U.S. launches fresh round of strikes as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scum,’ ‘liars’ and ‘cuckoo’
Jul 8, 5:50 PM ET
1 hr ago
CBS News
U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
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