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The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East, Gulf region, Bahrain, Kuwait
Who
US, Iran, President Donald Trump
What
The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:20:16 GMT · 10m ago
Where
Middle East, Gulf region, Bahrain, Kuwait ·
Why
Iran retaliated to US attacks after President Donald Trump's warning, and the US launched 'self-defence strikes' in response to an Iranian threat to US forces and international commercial ships.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Ongoing military exchanges between the US and Iran in the Gulf region suggest a heightened state of conflict, with potential implications for regional stability and international shipping security. The strikes involve military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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7 events in this thread- Currently Reading10m agoThe US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East.
- War & Conflict24m agoThe United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, triggering explosions across multiple locations in the country's south.Open article
- War & Conflict25m agoIran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels and struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait for the second consecutive day.Open article
- War & Conflict29m agoOil prices surged again in early Asian trade on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following a fresh round of U.S. strikes on the country.Open article
- War & Conflict50m agoU.S. forces launched targeted strikes in Iran in response to perceived aggression, and the Iranian military responded with counter-attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.Open article
- War & Conflict1h 17m agoOil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following new U.S. strikes against Iran.Open article
- War & Conflict1h 44m agoIran's Mehr news agency reported that the country's top joint military command had ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHMoneycontrolhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/world/iran-launches-first-retaliatory-missile-and-drone-operation-say-state-media-article-13946586.html
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/oil-rises-2-as-iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-following-us-strikes/articleshow/131646731.cms
- HIGHDevdiscoursehttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3933402-escalating-tensions-us-and-iran-exchange-strikes-amidst-diplomatic-efforts
- HIGHOilPricehttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Spike-as-Iran-Declares-Strait-of-Hormuz-Closed.html
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-warns-it-will-shoot-vessels-strikes-us-fifth-fleet-in-bahrain-again/articleshow/131647059.cms
- HIGHBusiness Todayhttps://www.businesstoday.in/world/story/us-strikes-iran-again-hormuz-closed-to-all-ships-war-wont-be-limited-to-the-region-iran-warns-536200-2026-06-11
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-iran-war-escalation-strikes-gulf-base-attacks-10733955/
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