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Daily recap — 9 July 2026: Iran escalates, Europe buys weapons

The US–Iran conflict deepens after Khamenei's funeral, Germany's Tomahawk purchase firms up, the Commission sues seven member states, and Britain gets an uncontested next prime minister.

The Brief· Jul 9, 2026

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Daily recap — 8 July 2026: The Iran war's bill comes due

The US–Iran war escalates and everything moves in its wake: oil up, growth forecasts down, NATO's Ankara summit fractious. Plus Patriot co-production for Ukraine, Le Pen's survival as a candidate, and five-hour queues waiting for British travellers.

The Brief· Jul 8, 2026