(2026-06-11). Drone rescue highlights US autonomous push. al-monitor.com The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.Military officials told US media the operation near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was their first-ever rescue carried out by drone at sea, with an operator piloting from afar.Drone warfare has already taken huge leaps during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the use of unmanned vehicles to recover wounded soldiers from frontline areas.
(2026-06-11). US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Tolba, Enas Alashray and Bo EricksonDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran and on U.S. bases around the region.
(2026-06-11). Iran reports water cuts for nearly 20,000 after U.S. strikes, threatens legal action: media. ecns.cn This photo taken with a mobile phone shows merchant vessels stranded in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, near Khasab, a small town in northern Oman, May 29, 2026..
(2026-06-11). US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com June 10 (Reuters) – No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.Commercial ships also continue to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said in a separate post on X after Iran's top joint military command said the strait was closed for the passage of any vessels. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Don Durfee)…
(2026-06-11). Iranian, U.S. forces clash at sea as Iran announces full closure of Strait of Hormuz ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iranian, U.Central Command on social media platform X, stating its forces had begun launching"additional self-defense strikes"against multiple targets in Iran in response to what it called Irans"unwarranted and continued aggression."‚ñ .
(2026-06-11). Fresh Middle East flare up: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to overnight US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran, including Sirik and Minab, on Wednesday after the United States carried out a new round of military strikes, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media and local sources said air defence systems were activated in different areas as authorities responded to the situation. | The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US was ready to target important Iranian sites and step up military action if Iran did not change its approach. Later, US Central Command (CENTCOM…
(2026-06-11). Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din, Ahmed Tolba and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-06-11). US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Wednesday said it was imposing sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons procurement by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian military.Nine of those designated were China- and Hong Kong-based individuals and companies that facilitated the procurement of weapons for Iran's military, and a Hong Kong-based company operating within Iran's clandestine banking network, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said in a statement.
(2026-06-11). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-11). Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed. ecns.cn Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.
(2026-06-11). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-11). Trump orders second day of new strikes on Iran, vowing to attack "very hard" wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for a second consecutive day Wednesday, with the US military announcing that it had begun striking "multiple targets" in Iran at 5: 15 p.m. Eastern time. CBS News reported Wednesday that two US officials said the targets included ammunition depots, command-and-control nodes and warehouses.
(2026-06-11). Hegseth: U.S. to bomb in Iran on Wednesday. al-monitor.com LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-11). Irán atacó 18 objetivos militares de EEUU tras bombardeo estadounidense contra sur iraní. cubadebate.cu Tras un ataque estadounidense más temprano contra zonas del sur iraní, el CGRI de Irán atacó en la noche del miércoles 18 objetivos militares de EE.UU. en Kuwait y Baréin, incluidos sistemas de radar en el Cuartel General de la Quinta Flota, y declaró cierre en Ormuz para todos los buques, incluidos petroleros y buques comerciales, advirtiendo que "cualquier tránsito será objeto de ataque".
(2026-06-11). Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks our. al-monitor.com Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia."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 countries said in a joint statement.
(2026-06-11). Trump launches new airstrikes on Iran as deal stalls. al-monitor.com A new wave of strikes aims not to restart war but rather to strengthen Washington's hand in long-sought negotiations, the Pentagon's top official claims.
(2026-06-11). US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume. al-monitor.com The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks.
(2026-06-11). East African ministers to unveil budgets amid Iran cost shocks, debt strains. al-monitor.com By Duncan Miriri and Elias BiryabaremaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, June 11 (Reuters) – Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors focused on how they will shield their economies from cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while keeping debt in check.
(2026-06-11). US consumer prices jump as workers pay for American imperialism's war on Iran. wsws.org Skyrocketing energy prices are devastating the living standards of tens of millions of working people.
(2026-06-11). World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war. al-monitor.com Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.In fact, these two self-declared "super fans" want nothing more than a showdown between the two teams ⚪ on the pitch, of course.To make that happen, Iran has to do what it has never done before ⚪ get out of the group stage of football's biggest competition.
(2026-06-11). US Empire Managers View Iranian Sovereignty As An Act Of Aggression, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Secretary of War Pete Hegseth The latest wave of US airstrikes has alread…
(2026-06-11). Roberto Sánchez lidera escrutinio en Perú. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE) informó que, en el 97.9% de las actas contabilizadas, el candidato por el partido Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, mantiene ventaja frente a la aspirante ultraderechista Keiko Fujimori, de la organización Fuerza Popular. | La diferencia a favor de Sánchez es cercana a los 10.000 votos sobre Fujimori, por lo que ambos candidatos aún mantienen oportunidades de ganar. | El ganador de la contienda asumirá la presidencia del país por un mandato de cinco años (2026-2031), después de una década de inestabilidad política con ocho presidentes en ese período, a…
(2026-06-10). Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer. al-monitor.com Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt on US President Donald Trump's earlier claim that negotiations were in their "final throes" before reaching an enduring settlement to end the Middle East war.
(2026-06-10). US focuses on Iran, Taiwan prepares for the worst? Xi's potential target stages major drill. hindustantimes.com Is Taiwan preparing for a future war as China, North Korea and Russia appear to be drawing closer together? On June 9, Taiwan staged a major coastal live-fire exercise simulating the defence of the island against a large-scale Chinese amphibious invasion. The drills took place at a striking moment, coinciding with Chinese President Xi Jinping's rare visit to North Korea, where he met Kim Jong Un to discuss deeper cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang. Taiwan's military fired rockets and artillery along key stretches of coastline facing mainland China, rehearsing how its forces would respond if Chinese troops…
(2026-06-10). Israel's most audacious move yet: Mojtaba now has all the reason he needs to unleash on US bases. hindustantimes.com Iran has vowed that the deaths of two air defence personnel killed in recent Israeli strikes will not be forgotten, as calls for retaliation grow louder in Tehran. The latest exchange has further heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iranian officials also accusing the United States of supporting Israeli military operations in the region.
(2026-06-10). Iran Just Drew a New Red Line—And Israel Is Scared w/ Trita Parsi. thealtworld.com "For the first time, an attack on a third country has prompted a strong Iranian missile response against Israel. Netanyahu calls it a new equation; Israel's power in the region is starting to be checked. Meaning it will no longer have complete impunity in its maneuverability in Lebanon, in Syria, and other places." | Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra to discuss Iran's weekend retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. What does this mean for the broader conflict going forward? And as for ongoing U.S.-Ir…
(2026-06-10). Pezeshkian: US and Israel can only dream of Iran's capitulation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that Iran will never give in to threats and pressure amid the latest fighting between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other.
(2026-06-10). U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downing. ecns.cn S.forces launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after the downing of a U.S.strikes came as Israel renewed attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, following days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran and adding to already heightened tensions across the region.
(2026-06-10). Israeli war on Lebanon could serve as catalyst for regional unity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Israeli war on Lebanon serves as a major test of the Arab world's willingness to cooperate with Iran. The Islamic Republic has linked its own ceasefire discussions with the U.S. to the inclusion of Lebanon in any agreement. To counter this, the Trump administration has heavily pressured Beirut to enter U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel. The primary goal is to push Lebanon into direct talks with Israel, potentially forcing the Lebanese government into direct conflict with Hezbollah.
(2026-06-10). US truce breaches have undermined diplomatic efforts, Iran says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Wednesday that recent US military actions against the country, coupled with repeated ceasefire violations, have seriously undermined diplomatic efforts, warning that negotiations cannot progress without a minimum level of stability and political consistency.
(2026-06-10). Democracy Now! 2026-06-10 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 10, 2026; Report from Tehran: Amid More U.S./Iran Bombing, Trump Warns Iran Is "DEAD.Will Pay the Price"; The Shocking Secrets of MSG's Surveillance Machine: Noah Shachtman on Knicks' Owner James Dolan; Trump Admin Guts Vital Sea Monitoring, "Tears Out the Eyes and Ears of Science": David Helvarg; "I Was Just Forced to Resign from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory": Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus | Headlines for June 10, 2026; Report from Tehran: Amid More U.S./Iran Bombing, Trump Warns Iran Is "DEAD.Will Pay the Price";…
(2026-06-10). Estados Unidos bombardea a Irán y el país persa responda atacando bases estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Como respuesta a estos ataques del Pentágono, algunas bases estadounidenses en Oriente Medio fueron blanco de "un poderoso ataque" de las fuerzas iraníes, comunicó este miércoles el Cuartel General Central Khatam al Anbiya (el máximo órgano operativo del mando militar del Ejército persa).
(2026-06-10). U.S. completes strikes in response to Iran's attack on Apache: Central Command. ecns.cn U.S. forces completed "self-defense strikes" against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter on Monday, the U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
(2026-06-10). Iran targets US bases in Jordan and Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz. geo.tv 
Iranians stand next to a symbol of a Kheibar missile as they take part in a rally in Tehran on June 4, 2026. — AFP Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted US bases.US military earlier struck Iranian targets.Escalation threatens fragile ceasefire, longer-term peace…
(2026-06-10). White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians. al-monitor.com The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team."To this point we've had 35 teams that have come into the United States," Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the task force, said at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington."No players, no coaches have been denied," Giuliani said. "There have been some officials that have been denied, and for good reason."
(2026-06-10). "Iran fights not only for its own people" : 8 purposes of Iran's resilience. uwidata.com 
By Aliakbar Taheri — Representative of Coalition for Resistance Organization May 19th, 1919 is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the beginning of the war of liberation. It is …
(2026-06-10). Renewable power plants being developed in line with environmental requirements. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Deputy of Technical and Engineering of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) wrote in a note: The development of renewable power plants can lead to favorable results only when carried out based on precise technical standards, clear environmental requirements, and continuous monitoring.
(2026-06-10). Iran honors activists with 'Right Side of History' medal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran awarded its "Right Side of History" Medal to a group of international activists, artists, academics, and political figures during a ceremony in Tehran on Monday, highlighting 'a growing global movement in support of Palestine and opposition to Western-backed policies in West Asia.'
(2026-06-10). IAEA board passes anti-Iran resolution despite objections. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution concerning Iran by 21 votes in favor, three against, and 10 abstentions, in a move Tehran and its allies described as politically motivated and detrimental to ongoing diplomatic efforts.
(2026-06-10). Trump says 'I love the inflation', as rate hits 3-year high amid Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, with soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran posing a key challenge to Republicans ahead of midterm elections. | "The numbers were great … I love the inflation," Trump said when asked if he was concerned by Wednesday's data.
(2026-06-10). Whitewashing crimes under the IAEA's seal. tehrantimes.com Siasat‚Äëe-Rooz, in an article on Western moves and Rafael Grossi's actions at the IAEA Board of Governors, wrote: While the United States and some European countries seek to whitewash their crimes against Iran, Tehran warned the Board of Governors about the catastrophic consequences of issuing any anti‚ÄëIran resolution.
(2026-06-10). Iran war drives US inflation to 4.2%, highest in three years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation climbing to 4.2%, the BBC reported.
(2026-06-10). Explainer-Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what? al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S. Congress has backed resolutions that could block Republican President Donald Trump from continuing hostilities, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-long conflict.
(2026-06-10). Trump says US giving 'strong response' to Iran over Apache incident. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026 — Reuters
(2026-06-10). Iran set to open 2026 VNL campaign against Brazil. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national volleyball team will face Brazil early Thursday in the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
(2026-06-10). La partida de una internacionalista cabal. radiohc.cu María Céspedes falleció recientemente en La Habana, y desde el Partido Comunista Paraguayo, PCP, llegan los honres para la mujer que siempre estuvo comprometida con los pueblos oprimidos del Mundo. | María Céspedes nació el 25 de mayo de 1937 en Asunción. Fue militante de la entonces Federación Juvenil Comunista y del PCP. El exilio forzado por el Terrorismo de Estado de la tiranía militar fascista encabezada por Alfredo Stroessner y tutelada por los EEUU, hizo que viviera en Buenos Aires, Montevideo y Caracas hasta que, desde 1988 se instaló en La Habana para trabajar por casi 20 años en la sección de idioma gua…
(2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.
(2026-06-11). U.S. Central Command claims commercial ships continuing to transit through Hormuz Strait, denies closure. ecns.cn
(2026-06-10). US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Jarrett RenshawJune 9 (Reuters) – In a first, a Navy surface drone found and rescued two crew members from an Army Apache attack helicopter that went down in waters near Oman's coast, the U.S. military told Reuters, and President Donald Trump said the pilots were "fine."The U.S. military's Central Command said the AH-64 Apache went down at around 3 a.m. local time on Tuesday (2300 GMT on Monday) near the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters.
(2026-06-10). WW3: World Wrestling III in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-10). "The Sinners" and the cinematic anatomy of Trumpism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- At first glance, Trumpism appears to be a distinctly contemporary political phenomenon, inseparable from the personality, rhetoric, and political career of Donald Trump. Yet reducing Trumpism to a single individual risks overlooking the deeper social and historical forces that made it possible.
(2026-06-10). The war on the moral identity of Lebanese resistance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hezbollah's supporters in Lebanon have been subjected to continuous psychological, media, and cognitive warfare alongside the fierce Israeli aggression against the country.
(2026-06-10). 'Eco-friendly dormitory' to promote environmental protection in universities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —To promote the culture of environmental protection, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has launched a project that focuses on turning dormitories of universities into eco-friendly places.
(2026-06-10). How does China define the new global order? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, China has transformed from an emerging economic power into one of the most influential actors in the global economy. Rapid economic growth, extensive industrial development, and the expansion of its trade influence have enabled Beijing to play an increasingly prominent role not only in economic dynamics but also, gradually, in global security and strategic affairs. The key question is how China can simultaneously shape a new economic order while also influencing international security dynamics.
(2026-06-10). VP urges SCO to protect sci-tech infrastructures against foreign aggression. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The vice president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, has called for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to take effective and collaborative measures to protect the science and technology infrastructures of independent countries against foreign aggression.
(2026-06-10). Hydrological horror in Hormozgan and America's infinite regress to barbarism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ruins of two concrete water tanks in Sirik stand as silent witnesses to American brutality. One held 500 cubic meters, the other 2,000.