US-Iran War News Highlights Today: Trump Warns Of Striking Iran Today Unless 'Meaningful' Deal Signed
Tehran vowed to respond after the US launched airstrikes on Iran following an Army helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwaiti air defences opened fire after the country came under attack from Iran. Iran said it targeted Kuwait in retaliation for US airstrikes earlier that morning. Iran also claimed attacks on Bahrain and Jordan. Tehran vowed to respond after the US launched airstrikes on Iran following an Army helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military earlier said that it carried out strikes on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Tehran vowed to respond.
Iranian forces "will leave no attack or threat unanswered", Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on the social platform X. "Leave our region if you want to be safe."
Since the US and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, the war has shaken the global economy, driven up energy prices around the world and made many basics, including food, more expensive.
Officials have been unable to turn the April ceasefire into a deal to permanently end the conflict, particularly as Israel intensifies and expands its military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah.
Trump Says 'Millions Of Barrels Of Oil' Has Come Out Of Iran
Donald Trump has claimed that millions of barrels of oil has come out of Iran and this is why oil prices have not jumped exponentially.
“We’ve been taking out millions of barrels of oil – millions of barrels,” the US president has claimed.
“Every night, we took that oil,” he said, adding: “Millions of barrels of oil has come out and that’s why it’s at $85-90 a barrel instead of $250.”
Trump also said those prices would drop as soon as the war ends.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Trumps Warns To Strike Iran 'Hard' Today Unless Deal Signed
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would hit Iran "very hard" again, escalating his public threats as he pressed Tehran to sign a deal.
"We hit them hard yesterday, and we're going to hit them hard again today," Trump said in televised remarks. "We're going to be attacking them and attacking them very hard."
Trump said Iran "should sign the deal" and said the US wants an agreement "that's meaningful and works."
.@POTUS on Iran: "We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them again hard today... And we'll see what happens with the deal. We were really close to a deal — but they keep tapping us along. They keep playing us for suckers because you know what? They dealt with some… pic.twitter.com/ScvGn14QFQ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 10, 2026
'Must Move Beyond This State Of Neither War Nor Peace': Iranian President Pezeshkian
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President:
"We must move beyond this state of neither war nor peace. War is certainly not in the country's interest. But neither is it the case that, if they choose to violate our dignity, our soil, and our homeland, we will surrender or back down. They may dream of such a thing. This is not something on which we are willing to back down."
Donald Trump Says He May Order Strikes On Iran
Donald trump has said that he is "close to ordering strikes on Iran" amid renewed tensions between the two nations.
Iran's Defense Capabilities Remain Intact, Says Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
Fars News agency quoted Iranian parliament Ghalibaf as saying, "Iran's defense, deterrence capabilities remain intact."
'Will Have To Pay The Price': Donald Trump Warns Iran
Trump emphasised that the window for a diplomatic resolution under lenient terms has effectively closed, stating directly that because Iran has taken too long to negotiate, "now they will have to pay the price."
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Accuses Iran For Being 'All Talk, No Action'
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump has issued a fiery warning to Tehran, declaring that Iran is "all talk and no action" when it comes to finalizing a deal to end the current conflict.
Iran War Live Updates: Russia Urges US, Iran Restraint
Russia called for "restraint" after the US and Iran traded fire in the worst escalation since the April 8 ceasefire.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow is "extremely concerned" about the new round of confrontation, which she described as beginning with "unprovoked US-Israeli aggression" against Iran.
She urged both sides to cease military attacks immediately. Russia and Iran share longstanding distrust of US policies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and Putin has called relations with Tehran a strategic priority.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Was Trump Hesitant To Strike Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing?
US President Donald Trump was initially unconvinced of the need to retaliate against Iran following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, describing the incident as "not a big deal" before being persuaded to authorise military action by his top defence officials, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
Iran War Live Updates: Bahrain Slams Attacks On Civilians
Bahrain said its air defences intercepted and destroyed "a number of treacherous Iranian aerial attacks" involving missiles and drones that targeted civilians. The Bahraini army called the attacks a "systematic hostile approach" and a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law."
It said all weapons and units are at the highest levels of readiness to defend the kingdom. The military urged the public to avoid suspicious objects from the attack debris and report them immediately.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Cargo Ship Attacked In Gulf of Aden
Guards on board a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden exchanged fire with gunmen in a small boat and repelled their attack, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the shooting. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have said they will resume their attacks against Israel-affiliated ships moving through the Red Sea. Somali pirates have also become more active in the region.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Targets F-35 Hangars At Jordan Airbase
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed a missile strike on a US airbase in Jordan that it says destroyed F-35 fighter jet hangars and a command and control centre, as a fresh explosion was reported near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait Eyes New Pipelines To Export Crude
Kuwait is in talks with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates about routing its crude oil through their pipeline networks, as the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to block the Gulf state's access to export markets, Kuwait Petroleum Corp's chief executive has said.
Iran War Live Updates: Hamas Warns Israel Over Al-Aqsa Landmark Removals
Hamas condemned Israel for what it called "desperate attempts" to remove key landmarks from Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, citing security as a pretext. It called the move a dangerous escalation and a violation requiring urgent action.
Hamas said Israel's targeting of landmarks, including the recent focus on the Dome of Moses in the southwestern part of the compound, would increase anger against the occupation. The group stated Palestinians would not accept "Judaisation efforts" by Israel's government and urged Arab and Islamic countries to act immediately to stop violations at Al-Aqsa.
Iran War Live Updates: Are Flights To Qatar, Kuwait And Bahrain Affected?
Tensions between US and Iran escalated again after reports emerged that Tehran attacked a US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near the coast of Oman. The recent flare up has reportedly disrupted air travel across Middle East region, with several social media users claiming that airspace in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have been closed following the incident.
Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait, Bahrain Activate Air Defences After Iran Attacks US Bases
Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile" aerial targets early Wednesday as Gulf military tensions spiked. While authorities withheld specific details on the incoming threats, neighbouring Bahrain immediately activated nationwide warning sirens and emergency protocols.
Iran War Live Updates: Strikes By US And Iran Shake Mideast
Fighter jets from the US Air Force and Navy conducted the strikes in Iran, the US military's Central Command said, targeting “air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites.” Iran acknowledged strikes around Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, but gave no details on the damage.
“The operation was a proportional response to recent attacks on US forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters,” Central Command said.
Iran War Live Updates: IDF Strikes Lebanon
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the Tyre area and other locations in southern Lebanon. The six sites hit in Tyre were used by Hezbollah to plan attacks against Israel and IDF soldiers, including a site for launching explosive drones at troops. In southern Lebanon, the IDF struck ready-to-use launchers, terrorists operating near IDF forces, and additional terror infrastructure.
Iran War Live Updates: Jordan Downs Five Iranian Missiles
The Jordanian military said its air defence systems intercepted and shot down five Iranian missiles targeting Al-Azraq in Zarqa province. The interceptions caused falling debris but no casualties or property damage. Military engineering teams were deployed to secure the missile remnants and clear potential explosives.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Attacks Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Kuwaiti air defences opened fire Wednesday as the small Mideast nation came under attack from Iran.
Iran had said it targeted the nation to retaliate over American airstrikes earlier Wednesday morning. They also claimed attacks targeting Bahrain and Jordan.
Tehran had vowed to respond after the US launched airstrikes on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War Live Updates: Bahrain Sounds Missile Alert Sirens
Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens after Iran said it targeted the island nation to retaliate for US airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Bahrain's Interior Ministry urged the public to seek shelter.
Iran said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
Iran War Live Updates: Leave Our Region, Araghchi Tells US
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, "Despite its defeats on the battlefield, the U.S. opted to test our determination. Our Powerful Armed Forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered. Leave our region if you want to be safe. History of the Persian Gulf has many chapters on dire fates of intruding outsiders."
Despite its defeats on the battlefield, the U.S. opted to test our determination.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 9, 2026
Our Powerful Armed Forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered.
Leave our region if you want to be safe.
History of the Persian Gulf has many chapters on dire fates of intruding outsiders. pic.twitter.com/O17GGtklxA
Iran War Live Updates: Strait Of Hormuz Is Not International Waters, Says Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, "Foreign forces in proximity to our territory are at constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents, or potentially being caught in crossfire. To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave. We prefer language of diplomacy but speak other languages too."
Foreign forces in proximity to our territory are at constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents, or potentially being caught in crossfire.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 9, 2026
To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave.
We prefer language of diplomacy but speak other languages too. pic.twitter.com/5DDgHAscBj
Iran War Live Updates: US Air Force, Navy Jets Hit Iran's Air Defence, Ground Control Stations
US Central Command has confirmed that American Air Force and Navy fighter jets struck a range of Iranian military installations near the Strait of Hormuz using precision munitions, in the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.
Iran War Live Updates: US Responds To Helicopter Downing
US President Donald Trump said the American military response to Iran's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter would be "very strong, very powerful," as US Central Command confirmed it had launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian territory on Tuesday.
Iran War Live Updates: What Is AH-64 Apache Helicopter?
AH-64 Apache helicopters have been a key asset for the American military as it enforces a blockade on Iranian crude oil shipments and tankers, seeking to pressure Tehran into a deal. The helicopters have also been used by the United Arab Emirates to shoot down Iranian drones.
The drone used to perform the rescue was a 24-foot (7.3-meter) vessel called a Corsair, Hawkins said. It's manufactured by Saronic Technologies.
Iran War Live Updates: US Helicopter Collided With Iranian Drone
The Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down after colliding with an Iranian drone, according to a US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
It wasn't clear whether the collision was intentional, and official statements only said the crash is under investigation. CNN, CBS News and other outlets earlier reported the collision.
In the first known operation of its kind by the American military, a drone boat rescued two aviators at 3:30 am local time Tuesday, about two hours after their aircraft went down during a patrol off the coast of Oman, US Central Command said.
Trump said both service members "are safe and uninjured".
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