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The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with the US targeting Iranian military sites and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching drone strikes against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Who
US Central Command, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Donald Trump, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan, Qatar, Abbas Araghchi
What
The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with the US targeting Iranian military sites and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching drone strikes against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:20:08 GMT · 1h 39m ago
Where
Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan ·
Why
The escalation occurred as US President Donald Trump aims to force Tehran into a deal to extend a ceasefire, open the Strait of Hormuz, and hold talks on its nuclear program.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have led to a 1.7 percent rise in Brent crude oil prices and increased fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, with Kuwait closing its airspace and Iran threatening to target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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22 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict37m ago
    The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
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  2. War & Conflict1h 31m ago
    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched retaliatory attacks targeting US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan early Thursday, after the US said it struck multiple targets in Iran.
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  3. Currently Reading1h 39m ago
    The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with the US targeting Iranian military sites and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching drone strikes against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
  4. War & Conflict3h 7m ago
    The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced late Wednesday that it has completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets inside Iran.
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  5. War & Conflict4h 7m ago
    Iran’s semi-official news agency posted photos of a drinking water reservoir that officials said was destroyed in a missile strike, with images of munition fragments that experts told CNN appeared to be from a US-made bomb.
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  6. War & Conflict4h 37m ago
    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the US will "negotiate with bombs" and continue strikes against Iran until Tehran agrees to President Donald Trump's nuclear terms.
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  7. War & Conflict5h 42m ago
    The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets in Iran overnight on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump threatening more attacks if a peace deal is not secured, while Iran responded with counter-attacks on US military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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  8. War & Conflict6h 44m ago
    The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out "additional self-defence strikes" against multiple targets in Iran.
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  9. War & Conflict6h 47m ago
    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that American forces are ready to target critical Iranian installations at President Donald Trump’s direction, following Iran's missed chance for a diplomatic resolution.
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  10. War & Conflict6h 48m ago
    The U.S. conducted fresh strikes in Iran as tensions between the two countries escalate.
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  11. War & Conflict7h 22m ago
    The US military fired missiles at “multiple” targets in Iran after President Donald Trump accused the country of dragging out talks on an interim peace deal.
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  12. War & Conflict7h 31m ago
    The United States launched fresh military strikes against targets in Iran, with U.S. crude oil futures for July rising 2.94% to $92.68 per barrel.
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  13. War & Conflict7h 44m ago
    The US military carried out self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Wednesday, leading to reports of explosions across several parts of the country.
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  14. War & Conflict7h 50m ago
    The United States initiated a new round of military strikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions and drawing a stern warning from Tehran.
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  15. War & Conflict8h 14m ago
    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) compared the 'war on Iran' to other U.S. wars during an interview on Newsmax, stating it has 'not been very long' and is a 'short-term conflict.'
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  16. War & Conflict8h 41m ago
    President Donald Trump praised new economic data showing last month’s inflation surged to the highest rate since early 2023.
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  17. War & Conflict8h 45m ago
    The United States struck multiple targets in Iran overnight, as stated by the U.S. military on Wednesday.
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  18. War & Conflict9h 14m ago
    Explosions started in Tehran shortly after US President Donald Trump's threat of conflict with Iran.
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  19. War & Conflict9h 15m ago
    The U.S. military said on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) night that it has begun fresh rounds of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said more were coming.
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  20. War & Conflict9h 17m ago
    The United States carried out wave strikes on Iran in the early hours of Thursday, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Hengam.
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  21. War & Conflict9h 44m ago
    The US military announced on Wednesday night a new round of strikes against Iran, targeting "multiple targets" in response to what it described as "unwarranted and continued aggression."
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  22. War & Conflict9h 44m ago
    The US military said Wednesday night that it is striking 'multiple targets' in Iran.
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