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11 Jun 2026, 10:30 GMT+10
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08:05
The US Embassy in Jordan has issued an urgent warning after reports of missiles, drones, or rockets in Jordanian airspace.
"Seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately. Remain indoors and pay attention to local announcements and alerts" the embassy said in a post on X on June 11, adding that it will continue to review the situation and provide additional information as needed.
Meanwhile, Kuwait's civil aviation authority said on June 11 that it had reopened the country's airspace and that commercial traffic had "returned to normal" after a volley of Iranian attacks caused a brief shutdown.
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06:31
The United States concluded a new round of strikes against Iranian military targets on June 10, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks against US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Persian Gulf states activated air defenses and urged residents to seek shelter.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM)saidits forces had completed "additional self-defense" strikes targeting Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communications systems, and air defense sites across Iran.
The operation involved US Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets firing precision-guided munitions at targets Washington said posed threats to US forces and international commercial shipping in regional waters.
"The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression," CENTCOM said in a statement early on June 11, adding that US forces remained "vigilant, lethal, and ready.
Shortly afterward, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for the American attacks.
In a statement, the IRGC said it struck 18 targets linked to the US military in two waves of operations against Kuwait's Ali Al Salem and Ahmed Al Jaber air bases. Iranian forces also targeted Bahrain's Sheikh Isa Air Base, it said.
There was no immediate confirmation from US officials regarding the extent of any damage, and the impact of the attacks remained unclear.
Bahrain's Interior Ministrysaidair raid sirens were activated across the Gulf kingdom for a second time and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location.
Kuwaitsaidits air defense systems were responding to fresh attacks after Iran earlier announced it was targeting US military bases in both countries.
The latest exchange marked a sharp escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about broader instability across the Gulf region and threats to energy infrastructure and commercial shipping routes.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterrescalledfor an immediate halt to hostilities, warning that the Middle East was being drawn "deeper into crisis" and that the consequences extended far beyond the region.
"This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration where the ceasefire is more like a lesser-fire," Guterres said, urging all parties to pursue a diplomatic settlement.
"No more attacks. No more excuses," he added.
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00:30
The Iranian state news agency IRNA is reporting several explosions around the Bandar Abbas airport and air base after the US said it had resumed air strikes on targets in Iran. IRNA also confirmed that enemy shells hit a target in Sirik, a port city in the south that is home to a naval base. Some local news agencies reported that US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked by Iranian missiles. Those reports could not be verified.
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23:46
10.6.2026
US armed forces began a second night of air strikes on Iran, as signaled by President Donald Trump earlier on June 10.
"US Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET (21:15 GMT) against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chiefs direction. The strikes are in response to Irans unwarranted and continued aggression," CENTCOM said in astatement.
Several Iranian news outlets, including state broadcaster IRIB, reported loud explosions in cities around the country.
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21:31
10.6.2026
WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at preventing American and allied technology from ending up in Iranian-made drones used in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East.
The measure, known as the Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act (H.R. 2505), passed the House late on June 9 under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically reserved for broadly supported legislation.
The bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop new strategies to identify and disrupt supply chains enabling Iran to acquire critical technologies used in its drone program.
Supporters told RFE/RL the legislation addresses a persistent problem: Western-made electronic components continue to be found in Iranian drones despite existing sanctions and export controls.
"Iranian drones are being used to terrorize civilians and attack Americans and US allies around the world," said Representative Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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21:17
10.6.2026
Tankers and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam in April.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on June 10 that its forces had targeted a Palauan-flagged oil tanker in the Sea of Oman and prevented it from continuing its journey.
The tanker, named Stabello, was traveling in the Sea of Oman on the evening of June 9 while, according to the United States, transporting oil from Iran in violation of the naval blockade, CENTCOM said in astatement.
The Indian Foreign Ministry announced that three Indian nationals were missing after the tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman.
According to CENTCOM, the crew of the tanker failed to heed warnings from US forces so a US military aircraft used guided munitions to target the ship's engine room and disable it.
CENTCOM described the action as the second such operation in two days.
The military agency also announced that since the naval blockade began, US forces have disabled eight vessels deemed as "violators," diverted 134 ships, and allowed 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass.
CENTCOM did not release further details about the tanker's cargo or its final destination.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that India summoned a senior US diplomat to the Foreign Ministry in New Delhi following the attack.
Citing Indian sources familiar with the matter, Reuters wrote that the Indian government conveyed its "strong protest" to Jason Meeks, the US deputy ambassador to the country, over the attack on the tanker.
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18:33
10.6.2026
President Donald Trump said the United States is going to attack Iran "very hard" if a peace deal is not finalized.
"We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard," Trump told reporters at the White House on June 10.
The president said Iran would be hit the same day, citing Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the "Secure America Act" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on June 10.
Trump also claimed the United States has been taking oil out of Iran.
"I'm just announcing today for the first time, but we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil, millions of barrels every night," Trump said, adding that Iran "just figured it out."
On the negotiations with Iran, Trump added: "We want a deal that is meaningful, we want a deal that works. We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along, they keep playing us for suckers."
Trump said Iran has already agreed to not develop a nuclear weapon, but the agreement still needs to be signed.
Earlier, Trump said Iran's military has been "completely defeated," warning Tehran would "pay the price" for taking "too long to negotiate a deal" with Washington.
His comments came soon after the United States said it launched "self-defense" strikes against Iran on June 9 in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter by Iranian forces over the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, Iran said on June 10 that it had launched strikes at US bases in the region.
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17:45
10.6.2026
The UN nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board of governors has approved a US-backed resolution demanding Iran declare its remaining stockpile of enriched uranium and allow inspectors into the country.
Israel and the United States damaged or destroyed Irans nuclear sites during a bombing campaign in June 2025. In response, Tehran halted inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
According to the IAEA, around 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity -- enough to develop nuclear weapons -- remains unaccounted for.
The June 10 resolution drawn up by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany said it is "essential and urgent" that Iran "without delay" provides the IAEA with "complete information on nuclear material inventories and design information for facilities."
The dilution or removal of Iran's highly enriched uranium from the country has been a major sticking point in peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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17:00
10.6.2026
A forensics official works at the scene of a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London on April 29.
The United States and its allies condemned what they said were alleged Iranian plots to kill dissidents, journalists, and members of Jewish communities in Europe, North America, and Australia.
"We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," said ajoint statementpublished by the US State Department on June 10.
The statement said the intelligence branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the Intelligence Ministry, and the Quds Force -- the foreign branch of the IRGC -- were involved in "lethal plotting and other malign actions."
Washington and its allies also condemned recent attacks in Europe claimed by Harakat Ashab Al-Yamin Al-Islamia, a pro-Iranian Islamist group with suspected links to the IRGC. The groupclaimed responsibilityfor the stabbing of two Jewish men in London in April.
"Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the joint statement said.
Signatories included the United States, the United Kingdom, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
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16:00
10.6.2026
A Qatari negotiating team has reportedly traveled to Tehran on June 10 to address ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
Citing a diplomat familiar with the trip, the AFP news agency wrote that the Qatari delegation traveled to Tehran "after consulting with the United States" to meet with Iranian officials "to fill the remaining gaps."
Iranian media have also confirmed the Qataris' visit to Tehran. ISNA wrote that the delegation arrived in Tehran on June 10 for "discussions and exchange of views on bilateral relations and regional developments."
Since the cease-fire between Iran and the United States, Pakistan has led peace talks between Tehran and Washington as the main mediator. In recent weeks, Qatar has also tried to facilitate an understanding as another mediator.
The Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran came hours after Washington and Tehran exchanged fire after the downing of a US military helicopter.
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