U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at.
An explosion has been heard in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported on Thursday without providing further details.
U.S. forces began launching additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 p.m. EDT (21:15 GMT), U.S. Central Command said in a post on X on Wednesday.
"The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression," the military said.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the pilots of an Apache helicopter that was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz were in "good shape."
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani told the Security Council on Wednesday that a sustainable deal to end the war could not be reached through threats, intimidation and the use of force and urged the U.S. to refrain from threats like those made by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his handling of inflation after new data showed consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years, saying he expected costs to fall once the war with Iran ends.
Trump argued that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, have temporarily increased the prices of fuel and other goods, contributing to higher inflation. He maintained that oil prices would drop significantly when the conflict is resolved, despite warnings from analysts that supply disruptions could continue for months and keep energy costs elevated.
Rising inflation has become a political concern for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, as higher prices may also delay potential interest-rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The issue is particularly sensitive because Trump campaigned on lowering inflation in the 2024 election, yet his approval ratings on economic matters have declined as the cost of living remains a major concern for many Americans.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said over 100 million barrels of crude had passed through the Straits of Hormuz as part of what he called a secret U.S. mission to support oil tankers.
"More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait," he said in a post on Truth Social.
The Trump administration has issued a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions targeting six individuals and four entities, including some tied to China, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury's website on Wednesday.
The U.S. military said in a post on X on Wednesday that it fired precision munitions into the engine room of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, disabling the vessel, after the crew failed to comply with directions from American forces.
"We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard," Trump told reporters at the White House, citing Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
The president reiterated that Iran will be hit on Wednesday.
"We want a deal that is meaningful, we want a deal that works," Trump added about the negotiations with Iran.
Trump said that Iran has already agreed to not obtaining a nuclear weapon, but the agreement still needs to be signed.
Iran would be "unwise" to challenge U.S. further after it carried out strikes overnight in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.
"Right now, they’re defensive strikes to ensure we protect our people. Again, Iran would be unwise to challenge us further," Hegseth said during a visit to the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. "President Trump is seeking a deal. But not just a deal, a great deal on behalf of the American people so that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon."
The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors has passed a U.S.-backed resolution calling on Iran to declare its remaining enriched uranium stockpiles and grant inspectors access to verify the material, a move that could complicate ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The resolution, submitted by the United States, Britain, France and Germany, was approved by the 35-member board with 21 votes in favour, three against and 10 abstentions.
According to diplomats, Russia, China and Niger voted against the measure.
The resolution urges Iran to provide the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with complete information on its nuclear material inventories and allow inspectors to verify them without delay. The issue has gained urgency after Israeli and U.S. strikes last year damaged Iran’s enrichment facilities, while much of the enriched uranium produced before the attacks is believed to have survived.
Tehran argued that IAEA inspections were disrupted by the attacks and has warned against further pressure as indirect talks with Washington continue.
India has condemned the attack on the commercial tanker Settebello off the coast of Oman on Wednesday (10 June) and said it is coordinating with Omani authorities in ongoing search and rescue efforts for missing crew members.
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, 21 Indian crew members have been rescued so far, while three Indian seafarers remain missing.
New Delhi said it continues to work closely with Omani authorities as the search operation proceeds.
The UN human rights office will deploy a team of investigators to Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties during the current war in the country, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday.
The United States, Britain, European allies and other nations condemned Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps-Intelligence Organisation, Quds Force, and Ministry of Intelligence and Security for "lethal plotting" and other actions in Europe, North America and Australia, a joint statement said on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he may order new strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges because Tehran is taking too long to make a deal, Fox News reported on Wednesday citing a phone interview.
In a social media post, Trump warned that Iran had delayed negotiations for too long and would now "have to pay the price."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a point where they could threaten Türkiye itself, describing Israel’s actions as “aggression” that poses a wider global risk.
Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party in parliament, Erdoğan said: “The attacks by Netanyahu and his network of murder on Lebanon and Syria have brought the issue to a point where it also threatens Türkiye,” adding that Ankara’s security was closely linked to that of its neighbours.
He urged the international community to take a firmer stance, saying Israel had been emboldened by the “silence of the international community”
At least eight people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, with strikes hitting multiple towns, including Sadikayn and Teyr Diba, where several victims remain trapped under rubble.
The attacks come despite an extended ceasefire, with additional raids, artillery fire and drone activity reported across the Nabatiyeh area and over Beirut, further straining the fragile truce.
A United States official has said that nearly all missiles and drones launched by Iran were intercepted, citing initial assessments, with no reports of harm to personnel or damage to facilities. The official added that U.S. forces struck nearly 20 targets inside Iran.
Jordan’s military says it intercepted and shot down five Iranian missiles aimed at the al‑Azraq area, with debris falling on its territory but causing no casualties or damage. The incident follows Iran’s claim it targeted the Al-Azraq U.S. base in Jordan with long‑range missiles.
Iran’s joint military command says U.S. bases in the region have been targeted in response to “aggression” in southern Iran.
The Revolutionary Guards say they struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and bases in Kuwait and Jordan, including Al‑Azraq with long‑range missiles, hitting F‑35 hangars and a command centre, warning of further escalation.
The United States said its military has completed a series of strikes on Iranian targets, including air defence systems, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched earlier this week, was carried out in response to the downing of a U.S. helicopter, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions, targeting critical elements of Iran’s military infrastructure in a strategically important region for global energy shipments. U.S. officials said the objectives were to degrade Iran’s defensive capabilities and deter further attacks on American assets.
Iran has since responded with missile strikes, with its Revolutionary Guards saying they targeted multiple sites at a U.S. base in Jordan, including aircraft hangars and a command-and-control centre. Tehran has warned it is prepared to escalate further if additional U.S. action is taken, raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation.
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U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
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