US-Iran war highlights: Iran says no final decision on US deal after Trump announces 'great settlement'
US-Iran war highlights: US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran could sign a peace agreement as early as this weekend, a move that would pave the way for the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran war highlights: US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran could sign a peace agreement as early as this weekend, a move that would pave the way for the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....Read More
If finalised, the deal would mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough so far in efforts to end the three-month conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and triggered a sharp rise in global energy prices.
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran is likely to approve the agreement, although the country has yet to issue an official response.
Trump said that he had canceled planned strikes against Iran, hours after threatening further bombings and expressing a desire to "take" the country's key oil export hub of Kharg Island.
"Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said "discussions and final points" had been approved by the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and others.
"The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly," he said.
Trump's ‘bombing tonight’ remarks
The United States will hit Iran “very hard tonight” and move to take control of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure and markets, Donald Trump said Thursday. In a post on Truth Social, the US President claimed Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly degraded and warned of imminent action.
“The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defence, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT," he said.
Trump also suggested that Washington would target key Iranian energy infrastructure, including major oil export facilities such as Kharg Island, a central hub for the country’s crude exports.
"At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America,” he wrote.
Explosions heard in Sirik coast
An explosion was heard off the coast of Sirik in Iran's southern Hormozgan province on Thursday, Iranian state television reported. The cause of the blast was not immediately known, and authorities had yet to provide further details. Sirik lies near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM said US forces disabled the tanker MT Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly violated the Iran blockade. This was the third commercial vessel carrying Indian crew that was targeted by American forces this week, they said.
US-Iran ceasefire updates
A tense, two-month-old ceasefire between the two countries is rapidly deteriorating following a consecutive second night of American airstrikes. On Thursday, the Iranian foreign ministry issued its sharpest rebuke yet, declaring that Washington’s military actions have rendered the hard-fought truce “practically meaningless.”
The recent spike in hostilities follows Washington's allegations that Iran downed a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. US Central Command (CENTCOM) then launched "self-defence strikes" targeting Iranian air defence networks, radar sites, and ground control stations in southern provinces like Hormozgan.
Strait of Hormuz to remain 'closed'
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority has reportedly instructed vessels that have already received transit permits to remain patient, saying the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until further notice, according to Iranian state media.
The United States carried out a second wave of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning, after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for delays in negotiations. The fresh attacks marked another escalation in tensions between the two countries and threatened efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Thursday that it had carried out retaliatory strikes against 18 US military sites located at airbases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Bahrain's interior ministry said warning sirens had been activated.
The strikes mark the latest turn in the growing military confrontation between the two sides, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict, which had been put on hold in early April after both countries agreed to a fragile ceasefire.
US strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran
The US military said it carried out strikes on several targets in Iran for a second consecutive day, after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of delaying negotiations on a temporary peace agreement.
“CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defence sites across Iran,” CENTCOM said in an update posted on X.
The command said US forces “fired precision munitions on Iranian targets that posed a threat to US forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters” in “response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.”
“US forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready,” it added.
Iran Guards target US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that it had carried out retaliatory attacks on 18 US military targets at airbases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Bahrain's interior ministry said warning sirens had been activated.
"During two waves of operations, eighteen important targets belonging to the US Army in the bases of Ali and Ahmad Ahmad Air Force (were hit)," the Guards said in a statement carried by state-run IRNA. The statement added that they also "hit and destroyed Sheikh Isa air bases".
Iran's top military command warned that it would target any vessel attempting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained largely shut for months.
Kuwait closes airspace, then reopens later
Kuwait earlier temporarily closed its airspace and diverted flights due to Iranian attacks, the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority said.
Hours later, it reopened its airspace and Kuwait International Airport returned to normal operations.
IRGC commander’s ‘bring region into hell’ warning
IRGC Aerospace Force commander Brigadier General Majid Mousavi warned that Iran would respond across West Asia if the Strait of Hormuz was made “unsafe”.
“We will bring the region into hell for you from across Iran if you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe,” he was quoted as saying by Iran International.
US-Iran negotiations: What’s the latest?
The second day of US strikes came after Trump complained that Iranian negotiators were moving too slowly and were "playing us for suckers."
Earlier this week, he had indicated that a peace agreement could be reached within days.UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against a return to "full war."
However, diplomatic efforts continued. A diplomat familiar with the matter told AFP that Qatari negotiators had travelled to Tehran "to meet with the Iranians in an effort to bridge the remaining gaps."
Iran foreign ministry, meanwhile, said that the recent attacks had made the nearly two-month ceasefire "practically meaningless".
Washington wants Iran to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Tehran maintains that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.
Iran has said that any agreement aimed at ending the conflict must also stop fighting between its ally Hezbollah and Israel. However, Israel has stepped up its military operations against the Lebanon-based group.
The conflict has pushed energy prices higher after Tehran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which about one-fifth of the world's oil supply normally passes.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 06:42:27 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Key points so far
US-Iran war LIVE: Here are the key points:
- Iran on Thursday said it had not yet reached a final decision on a possible agreement with Washington, after US President Donald Trump announced what he described as a "great settlement" to end the conflict.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump's commitment to the terms of any final agreement with Iran, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Thursday.
- Trump on Thursday said he believed Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had approved an agreement with Washington that would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of rising tensions along the Lebanon–Israel border, calling it a “serious escalation” and urging all sides to pursue diplomacy instead of further conflict.
- 12 Jun 2026, 06:15:11 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran condemns US attacks on vessel that killed 3 Indian sailors
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei condemned the US attacks on "Indian commercial vessels" that killed at least three Indian nationals, calling them "armed robbery and state piracy".
He extended condolences to the families of the slain sailors and urged the international community to hold the United States accountable.
In a post on X, Baghaei wrote, "The brutal U.S. attacks on Indian commercial vessels which have killed at least three Indian nationals, stand as clear evidence of America's ongoing policy of armed robbery and State piracy. We extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the slain Indian sailors and offer our sincere condolences to the Indian people and government."
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- 12 Jun 2026, 04:50:14 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran says oil tanker ordered to comply with traffic restrictions in Strait of Hormuz after IRGC Navy warning
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian state media, citing a military source, said the vessel involved was an oil tanker that was forced to comply with a "traffic prohibition law" in the Strait of Hormuz after receiving a warning from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
- 12 Jun 2026, 04:09:28 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says Kharg Island operation would be off table if Iran deal is signed
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said any potential operation targeting Iran's Kharg Island would be ruled out if a deal with Tehran is signed.
Responding to a question at the Oval Office about whether a Kharg Island operation was off the table, Trump said, "Now it would be if we signed this agreement. They weren't so thrilled when they heard that that's what I was put in. I just don't think I like it."
Trump also noted that US forces have moved ships and transported millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 03:51:53 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran says tanker denied entry into Strait of Hormuz without coordination after blasts near Bandar Abbas
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran says tanker denied entry into Strait of Hormuz without coordination amid blasts near Bandar Abbas
Iranian forces prevented a tanker from entering the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination, Iranian state media reported early on Friday, shortly after explosions were heard near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
The report did not immediately provide further details about the vessel or the cause of the blasts near Bandar Abbas.
- 12 Jun 2026, 03:30:36 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Gold jumps most in a month after Trump calls off planned Iran strikes
US-Iran war LIVE: Gold posted its biggest gain in a month after US President Donald Trump said he had canceled planned military strikes against Iran, raising hopes of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that has unsettled global markets.
Bullion climbed as much as 2.4% to $4,169.83 an ounce, marking its biggest intraday advance since May 6.
Treasury yields and the US dollar weakened following Trump's comments, enhancing the appeal of the precious metal, which offers no interest and is priced in the US currency.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 03:28:22 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Two explosions heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas, source remains unclear
US-Iran war LIVE: Two explosions were heard in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, though the source of the blasts remains unclear.
- 12 Jun 2026, 03:22:24 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no final decision on US deal after Trump announces 'great settlement'
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran on Thursday said it had not yet reached a final decision on a possible agreement with Washington, after US President Donald Trump announced what he described as a "great settlement" to end the conflict.
"So far, Iran has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
His remarks came after Trump said a deal could be signed in Europe within the next few days, adding that the documents were in the final stages and describing the breakthrough as a "great settlement."
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- 12 Jun 2026, 02:53:56 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian state media reports explosion near Sirik coast, cause unclear
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian state media reported that an explosion was heard near the Sirik coast, adding that the cause and source of the blast remain unclear.
- 12 Jun 2026, 02:32:39 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no final decision taken on US deal, won't compromise on 'red lines'
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the United States and will not compromise on its "red lines" in the negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday, according to IRNA news agency.
Baghaei said reports about the time and venue for signing an agreement were speculative and that no details had been finalized. He added that a significant portion of the negotiating text had been agreed upon, but accused the United States of repeatedly changing its positions during the talks.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 01:54:39 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Netanyahu thanks Trump for commitment on terms of final Iran deal
US-Iran war LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump's commitment to the terms of any final agreement with Iran, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Thursday.
The statement said Netanyahu thanked Trump for his position on the conditions of a future deal with Tehran, even though Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding currently under discussion.
"Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the prime minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment regarding the terms of any final agreement with Iran," Netanyahu's office said.
- 12 Jun 2026, 01:45:42 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says Iran's supreme leader has approved US deal
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he believed Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had approved an agreement with Washington that would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether Khamenei had given his approval to the proposed deal.
"I understand the answer is yes," Trump replied, suggesting that Tehran's top leadership had backed the agreement.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 01:32:44 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: US-Iran deal this weekend?
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace agreement as early as this weekend, a move that would pave the way for the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
If finalised, the deal would mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough so far in efforts to end the three-month conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and triggered a sharp rise in global energy prices.
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran is likely to approve the agreement, although the country has yet to issue an official response.
- 12 Jun 2026, 01:21:29 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says 'great settlement' reached with Iran, deal may be signed in Europe
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced what he described as a "great settlement" with Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, saying a formal agreement could be signed in Europe within the next few days.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the deal was subject to the finalisation of documents, which he expected would be completed shortly.
"We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," Trump said. "Subject to finalisation of documents, which should get done over the next few days, we'll probably have a signing, maybe in Europe."
Trump's remarks suggest that negotiations with Tehran are nearing completion, with the paperwork for the agreement in its final stages.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 01:04:17 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says Iran deal documents in 'pretty final stage'
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump said documents related to a potential agreement with Iran are in the "pretty final stage", signaling that negotiations are nearing completion.
- 12 Jun 2026, 12:56:36 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Oil drops to lowest since April after Trump calls off Iran strikes
US-Iran war LIVE: Oil prices fell to their lowest level since April after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off planned military strikes against Iran and suggested that a peace deal could be near, raising hopes for an end to the conflict that has disrupted global energy shipments.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped as much as 3.9% to $89.46 a barrel, its lowest level since mid-April.
In a social media post, Trump said he had "cancelled the scheduled strikes," backing away from earlier threats to target Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran's oil exports.
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- 12 Jun 2026, 12:42:10 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Qatar's Emir, Trump review progress in US-Iran talks, says Qatari Court
US-Iran war LIVE: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump reviewed the outcome of U.S.-Iran consultations that led to progress on understandings proposed during the negotiations, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan.
- 12 Jun 2026, 12:16:02 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Tehran has not yet approved text for US deal, says Iran
US-Iran war LIVE: Tehran has not yet approved text for US deal, said a source close to Iran media.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 11:26:48 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: What is happening in US-Iran war?
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had canceled planned strikes against Iran, hours after threatening further bombings and expressing a desire to "take" the country's key oil export hub of Kharg Island.
"Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said "discussions and final points" had been approved by the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and others.
- 11 Jun 2026, 11:10:21 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says he has called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening escalation
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump says he has called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening escalation, reports AP.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 10:58:01 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: EU’s Kallas says resumed attacks on Gulf countries ‘unacceptable’ after Iran FM call
I spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister @araghchi about the latest escalation in the Gulf and the state of negotiations with the US.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) June 11, 2026
I’ve also been in touch with the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The resumed attacks on the Gulf countries and their…US-Iran war LIVE: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, after a call with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, said that renewed attacks on Gulf countries and their critical infrastructure are “unacceptable.” She warned that a return to full-scale war would be extremely costly for the region and stressed that diplomacy remains the best way to end the conflict.
- 11 Jun 2026, 10:18:18 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel opens fire at vehicle in Palestinian check point
US-Iran war LIVE: Israeli forces reportedly opened fire at a vehicle and then seized it near the Awarta checkpoint, south of Nablus, according to Palestinian security sources cited by WAFA.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 09:56:44 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: UN chief warns of ‘serious escalation’ along Lebanon-Israel border
Since March, we have witnessed a serious escalation – as Israel intensified its operations in Lebanese territory & Hizbullah fired deeper into Israel.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 11, 2026
All parties must work towards a diplomatic settlement that fully respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty & political…US-Iran war LIVE: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of rising tensions along the Lebanon–Israel border, calling it a “serious escalation” and urging all sides to pursue diplomacy instead of further conflict. He said both Israel’s intensified operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks have worsened the situation since March.
- 11 Jun 2026, 09:31:30 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah positions near southern Lebanon border
US-Iran war LIVE: The Israeli army says it has gained “operational control” over areas north of Lebanon’s Wadi Saluki stream, about 10 km from the Israeli border, claiming it has cleared the region of Hezbollah fighters and positions used for attacks. Israel says the move is aimed at strengthening its security posture in southern Lebanon. The operation comes amid its ongoing incursion into southern Lebanon, which has drawn condemnation from several Arab and European countries and represents the deepest Israeli advance into the region since its withdrawal in 2000.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 09:18:31 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran warns ‘wrong strategies’ could lead to ‘endless quagmire’ in war
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has warned that wrong strategies and impulsive decisions could lead to a long and costly war. He said it would “create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years.”
- 11 Jun 2026, 09:15:38 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: FSUI calls seafarers’ deaths ‘grave tragedy’, seeks international investigation
US-Iran war LIVE: The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has expressed serious concern over the death of three Indian seafarers—Aditya Sharma, Shivanand Chaurasia, and Patanala Suresh—killed in the MT Settebello incident near the Strait of Hormuz. The union alleges that US Navy/CENTCOM action targeting oil tankers in the region led to the attack, which also injured and stranded other Indian crew members, while raising fears over the safety of seafarers on additional vessels like MT Jalveer and MT Marivex.
FSUI strongly condemned the attacks, calling them violations that put civilian seafarers at grave risk, and demanded a full, independent international investigation, accountability, and stronger protection measures. It urged the Indian government and international bodies to ensure naval protection for merchant ships, creation of crisis-management mechanisms, compensation and rehabilitation for victims’ families, and enhanced insurance and safety measures for seafarers operating in conflict zones. The union also warned that ongoing maritime hostilities are turning commercial shipping routes into dangerous conflict areas and endangering global maritime workers.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 08:56:15 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: US defence department issues shelter-in-place order
US-Iran war LIVE: A Pentagon spokesperson said the US Department of Defense is implementing standard protection protocols, including issuing a shelter-in-place order in the affected area. The statement indicates precautionary security measures are being taken in response to potential or ongoing threats.
- 11 Jun 2026, 08:53:00 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Israeli strikes kill six in Lebanon’s Tyre district, says state media
US-Iran war LIVE: Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported multiple Israeli strikes in the Tyre district that killed six people in total.
According to the report, four people were killed in an attack on the town of al-Aabbassiyah, while another strike in Deir Qanoun an-Naher killed two people. Additional incidents included an Israeli strike targeting a motorcycle near Wadi Jilou, along with raids in the towns of al-Majadel and Majdal Zoun.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 08:49:17 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Red Crescent mobilises nationwide amid 'enemy threats'
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Red Crescent said its members have been mobilised across the country following “enemy threats” to continue air strikes on Iran. The organisation added that its nationwide teams are on standby to respond to casualties and emergencies amid the escalating conflict and ongoing military strikes.
The Red Crescent is a humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical help, disaster relief, and support during conflicts and crises, similar to the Red Cross.
- 11 Jun 2026, 08:36:42 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: A recap of events so far
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has announced plans for further night-time strikes on Iran and said the US could seize Iran’s Kharg Island and its oil and gas markets.
The US military claims it “disabled” an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of transporting Iranian oil. India confirmed that all 20 Indian crew members on board the vessel Jalveer are safe, while calling for attacks on ships to stop.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested using frozen Iranian assets to compensate for damage caused to US allies in the Gulf.
In Lebanon, an Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre killed one person and injured 17 others, including medical staff, according to Lebanese state media.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 08:35:30 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone
US-Iran war LIVE: Hezbollah has claimed it shot down an Israeli drone over the Nahle area in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Lebanon’s state media also reported a drone being downed in the same area, where multiple Israeli air raids were said to have taken place.
- 11 Jun 2026, 07:50:23 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Why Kharg Island is a significant Iranian asset
US-Iran war LIVE: Kharg Island is a strategically important Iranian island located in the Persian Gulf and serves as Iran’s main oil export terminal. It handles a large share of the country’s crude oil shipments, making it a critical node for Iran’s energy economy and global oil trade.
The island is heavily fortified and has been a repeated target in regional conflicts, especially during the Iran-Iraq War, when it suffered major attacks due to its importance in oil exports. Despite this, it was rebuilt and remains central to Iran’s ability to export oil to international markets.
Kharg Island is Iran’s most important oil export hub, handling around 90% of the country’s crude oil exports. It has an estimated export capacity of about 1.5 to 2 million barrels per day under normal operating conditions and contains large storage facilities capable of holding millions of barrels of crude oil.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 07:20:25 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian lawmaker says Trump ‘must surrender’ in US standoff
ملت بزرگ ایران تسلیمناپذیر است، قطعاً آنکه در این نبرد باید تسلیم شود آمریکاست. ترامپ هم دو راه بیشتر ندارد: یا باید تسلیم شود یا باید تسلیم شود.
— ابراهیم رضایی (@EbrahimRezaei14) June 11, 2026US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman of parliament’s national security commission, has issued a sharp statement directed at the United States and President Donald Trump, saying Washington would ultimately be forced to “surrender” in the ongoing confrontation.
“It is undoubtedly America that must surrender in this battle,” Rezaei said, adding, “Trump has no more than two paths: either he must surrender, or he must surrender,” according to his post on X.
- 11 Jun 2026, 07:18:56 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: One killed, 17 hurt in Israeli attack near Lebanon hospital
US-Iran war LIVE: An Israeli air attack near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre has killed one person and injured 17 others, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA. Among the injured are 10 hospital staff, including nurses, who were hurt by flying glass and debris. The strike also damaged emergency and patient rooms inside the nearby medical facility.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 07:09:53 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: US says Iranian funds may be used to pay for Gulf war damage
US-Iran war LIVE: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Iranian funds held in foreign accounts could be used to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies, warning Tehran will face further economic consequences amid the ongoing conflict. His remarks come as Washington issued fresh threats, with President Donald Trump also signalling new strikes on Iran and possible control of key oil infrastructure. The statement follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and rising global energy costs linked to the war.
- 11 Jun 2026, 06:53:50 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump says US strikes on Iran will be ‘bigger’ and ‘more powerful’
US-Iran war LIVE: The United States would prefer to target Iran’s oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island, rather than civilian infrastructure such as bridges or power plants, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview. He added that while diplomatic talks with Iran are ongoing, more US strikes are planned and would be “bigger” and “more powerful.”
“We are talking to them and all, but you know, look, my preference has always been - take Kharg Island ... my preference would be that. I don’t know that America has the stomach for it,” he said in an interview on Fox News.
Trump also said the US would carry out intensified strikes on Iran later on Thursday, while preferring not to target civilian infrastructure.
“There will be more bombing tonight. It will be bigger - bigger, more powerful,” he said on the “Fox & Friends” program.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 06:37:24 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: War on Iran drives fuel price surge in 146 countries, says report
US-Iran war LIVE: Energy markets have been shaken by the ongoing war on Iran. Rising fuel costs being felt across much of the world. According to an Al Jazeera tally, at least 146 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since late February, driven by higher crude oil prices and disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has pushed up global oil benchmarks and increased transport and supply-chain costs, with consumers in multiple regions already facing higher prices at the pump.
- 11 Jun 2026, 06:35:03 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran seeks $6–12 billion in frozen assets as US explores phased release
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran and the United States are intensifying efforts to reach an interim deal aimed at de-escalating tensions, even as military strikes continue, according to sources cited by Reuters. The discussions reportedly centre on the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian oil revenues held in foreign banks.
Iran is said to be seeking $6 billion to $12 billion in unfrozen funds, while Washington has proposed a phased release tied to humanitarian use and has rejected returning the money outright. A political understanding is believed to have been reached, but key financial mechanisms remain under negotiation.
Talks are also focusing on technical details, including timelines for releasing additional assets, with some discussions suggesting a possible 60-day framework. The proposed deal may include limited easing around the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving Iran’s nuclear programme for future negotiations.
Sources said both sides continue to exchange messages despite ongoing hostilities, with one Iranian official describing the situation as a “dead end” militarily and suggesting pressure from economic strain is pushing both sides toward a temporary arrangement.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 06:02:43 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’, says Trump
Trump's post. (Truth Social) US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said the United States will hit Iran “very hard tonight” and move to take control of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure and markets.
“The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America,” he wrote on Truth Social.
- 11 Jun 2026, 06:00:26 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Two Israeli soldiers injured in Jenin blast, army says
US-Iran war LIVE: The Israeli army has said that two soldiers were injured after an explosive device detonated during an “operational activity” in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. In a brief statement, the military said one officer was seriously wounded and another soldier sustained light injuries. Both were evacuated for medical treatment, and their families have been informed.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 05:59:33 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: US-Iran negotiations ‘unstable’ due to Netanyahu, says professor
US-Iran war LIVE: US–Iran negotiations are likely to remain unstable as long as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power, according to Lorenzo Kamel, a history professor at the University of Turin. He said that despite talks continuing behind the scenes, the “elephant in the room” remains Israel’s political leadership and its stance on the conflict.
“At least until the Israeli elections in October this year, Netanyahu will never allow the war against Iran to end. So, in that sense, these negotiations will always remain shaky, and every few days or few weeks we’ll see the same that we are witnessing now,” Kamel told Al Jazeera.
“Netanyahu needs this war to present himself to the Israeli public opinion as an indispensable leader in times of war,” he added.
Kamel further said US President Donald Trump had played a central role in strengthening Israel’s right-wing political position.
“So what we are witnessing to a large extent, including the phone call that was leaked last week, is a theatrical display to show, for instance, that Trump has certain leverage with Netanyahu,” he added.
- 11 Jun 2026, 05:58:20 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait says 24 hostile drones entered airspace in 2 days
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait’s Defence Ministry has said that 24 hostile drones entered its airspace over the past 48 hours, with the armed forces intercepting them. Spokesperson Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said the attacks caused “limited material damage without any human casualties.” He added that Kuwait’s military remains fully prepared and continues to operate at a high level of readiness to ensure national security and protect residents.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 05:57:01 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: India calls for end to shipping attacks after US strike kills 3 Indians
US-Iran war LIVE: India has urged an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf after three Indian nationals were killed in a US strike on an oil tanker, calling the situation “deeply worrisome” and a consequence of the ongoing conflict in the region. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has also lodged a strong protest with the US and summoned its deputy chief of mission. He added that another vessel, MT Jalveer, was also attacked and said New Delhi has called for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region.
- 11 Jun 2026, 05:55:59 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel military storms towns in southern Syria
US-Iran war LIVE: Israeli forces raided the towns of Ma’ariya and al-Arda in Syria’s western Deraa countryside, setting up temporary checkpoints and restricting residents’ movement, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA. Local officials said troops entered the area at dawn with military vehicles, searched public and private vehicles, and operated for several hours before extending their presence to nearby villages. Syria has repeatedly called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from its territory.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 05:54:54 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Abbas Araghchi dials EU’s Kaja Kallas, slams US attacks
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned US strikes on Iran during a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, calling the attacks a violation of the UN Charter and international law.
He said the strikes had effectively rendered the existing ceasefire “ineffective” and warned that Washington would be responsible for their consequences. Araghchi also criticised what he described as the silence of UN member states, warning that global inaction could increase regional and international insecurity.
- 11 Jun 2026, 05:07:38 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: US admits to attacking vessels carrying Indian crew
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 11, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman on June 10 after it allegedly violated the blockade on Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. According to CENTCOM, a US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the vessel's engine room after its crew repeatedly failed to comply with instructions. The action marked the third commercial vessel disabled by U.S. forces this week, following strikes on M/T Marivex and M/T Settebello. CENTCOM said it has disabled nine non-compliant vessels, redirected 135 others, and allowed 42 humanitarian aid ships to pass since the blockade began on April 13. The military said the blockade is being enforced against vessels of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 05:04:28 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel bans French journalist who covers Israeli genocide in Gaza
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel on Thursday denied entry to French journalist Alice Froussard, who covers the Israeli genocide in Gaza for Radio France and Radio France Internationale, and deported her to France.
Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism said the decision was based on allegations that she supports Hamas. The move comes days after France barred Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country over his support for annexing the West Bank. (AFP)
- 11 Jun 2026, 04:52:42 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Unexplained explosion heard off Iran's Sirik coastline
US-Iran war LIVE: An explosion was heard off the coast of Sirik in Iran's southern Hormozgan province on Thursday, Iranian state television reported.
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- 11 Jun 2026, 04:23:14 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran slams ‘fake news’, denies shortage of basic necessities
US-Iran war LIVE: The Iranian Embassy in India has dismissed media reports claiming shortages of essential goods in Iran, asserting that the supply and distribution of basic commodities remain stable and uninterrupted despite ongoing conflict and external pressures.
In a post on X, the embassy said the Iranian government under President Masoud Pezeshkian has ensured normal procurement and distribution of essential items, and urged Indian media outlets to rely on "credible, official, and verifiable sources" for reporting on Iran. It also criticised Iran International, describing it as a media outlet aligned with anti-Iran political agendas and therefore not a credible source for accurately reflecting conditions in the country.
- 11 Jun 2026, 04:05:36 PM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: China calls for an end to hostilities, asks to go back to negotiations
US-Iran war LIVE: China has asked all sides involved in the West Asia crisis to immediately halt military operations and return to dialogue and negotiation after the United States struck Iranian targets and Tehran responded. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China supports mediation efforts and wants a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible. Beijing also said the security concerns of regional countries should be respected.
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