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Hong Kong technology and Internet stocks partially fell, with Bilibili (09626.HK) down 4%, Kuaishou (01024.HK) down 3%, Baidu (09888.HK) down 1.8%, and Meituan (03690.HK) down 1.4%.

According to AXIOS: A US official revealed that the duration and severity of the new round of US actions completely depend on Tehran’s next move. The current escalation could last a day or two, or it could last a week or a month, depending on whether Iran continues its attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Our fighters will not turn a blind eye to the aggression of the US military.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards: If the United States launches another attack, our response will be extended to other American bases in the region.

Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 1.5 basis points to 3.885%.

The Southbound Information Technology ETF investment rose more than 5%.

According to Fox News: Following the earlier US air strikes, Iran once again launched missiles and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf region.

Qalibaf, Iran's chief negotiator: The United States has not yet realized that bullying and breaking commitments are by no means without cost. I want to make it clear that if you take action first, you will be counterattacked.

According to multiple people familiar with the matter, Meta Platforms is testing a prototype of AI glasses called "Super Sensing". The device will use cameras and audio recording functions to capture every moment of the wearer, marking Meta's further entry into the controversial "all-seeing, all-hearing" smart device market. People familiar with the matter said the product is capable of continuously recording audio and taking photos every few seconds. Users can then use AI to query information they have seen or heard, and even recall what they experienced that day. but, The glasses have also sparked discussions within Meta about how to handle new privacy challenges. Currently, when the AI ​​smart glasses launched by Meta are taking photos or videos, an LED indicator light in the corner of the frame will light up. But according to multiple people familiar with the matter, Meta executives currently plan to turn off the LED reminder light when the "Super Sense" function is enabled. However, several people said that plan could still change. People familiar with the matter said Meta may also add these "super-sensing" features to existing smart glasses products through software updates. (Financial Times)

Iran's chief negotiator Ribaf: The Strait of Hormuz will only be opened if Iran makes arrangements, not because of U.S. threats.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 5 basis points to 4.055%.

Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 3.0 basis points to 4.030%.

Mitsubishi UFJ: The Thai baht is particularly vulnerable to rising oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields. This is partly due to the baht's relatively low carry characteristics.

HSI opened down 18.12 points, or 0.07%, to 24181.34 points on July 9 (Thursday);Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Technology Index opened up 13.95 points, or 0.29%, to 4744.97 points on July 9 (Thursday). ;The state-owned enterprise index opened up 0.27 points, or 0.0%, at 8083.95 points on July 9 (Thursday);The red chip index opened down 9.41 points, or 0.24%, at 3865.52 points at the opening on July 9 (Thursday).

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 4.5 basis points to 4.050%.

According to Iranian state media, Iran has sent a letter to the United Nations regarding recent US attacks. Iran's ambassador to the United Nations accused the United States of launching an attack on Iran's sovereignty, saying the move violated the United Nations Charter.

NI225 rose 2.00% during the day.

Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 2.0 basis points to 4.020%.

According to Axios: U.S. officials said this attack was the first time the U.S. military has attacked Iranian infrastructure (two railway bridges) since the ceasefire on April 8.

According to Axios: The U.S. Air Force bombed two railway bridges in Iran in strikes on Wednesday, U.S. officials said.