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2026-06-11: Iran Roundup

So far today: 2026-06-11 2:01pm GMT

al-monitor (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)…

ptcnews.tv (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…

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.

Sana Khan (2026-06-11). Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies. The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the waterway dramatically altered global energy flows, cutting Middle Eastern exports by roughly 13 million barrels per …

ecns.cn (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..

al-monitor (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.

ecns.cn (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 .

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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)…

A a (2026-06-11). ESCLUSIVO: La vera storia dietro l'Iran nucleare e l'accordo di Islamabad. strategic-culture.su Se l'Iran fosse costretto a compiere una dimostrazione di forza nucleare sotto gli occhi di tutto il mondo, la Cina ne trarrebbe la prova che la deterrenza statunitense è solo di facciata. | Segue nostro MOSCA e SAN PIETROBURGO — Lunedਠ1 ∞ giugno, su Power Shift, una nuova piattaforma geopolitica indipendente, Zulfiqar Ali, Larry Johnson ed io abbiamo rivelato quella che è, a tutti gli effetti, un'informazione esplosiva…

al-monitor (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.

UMMID (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…

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). On cam: Trump reveals plan to bomb Iran again while Arab ally visits Tehran for peace talks | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com As tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump is signaling the possibility of further military action even as diplomatic efforts gather pace. A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for high-stakes talks aimed at easing the crisis, while Iran claims its recent retaliation successfully struck multiple U.S. targets across the Gulf.

A A (2026-06-11). Is the Iran War tipping the Gulf away from the U.S.? strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The countries that have borne the brunt of Iranian retaliation have an incentive to…

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). Mojtaba's 'explosive drones' rain on US bases? Iran claims 18 targets struck in Bahrain and Kuwait. hindustantimes.com This video covers breaking claims and reports of alleged Iranian strikes targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and the Gulf region. It also discusses statements attributed to Iranian sources and media outlets describing drone attacks on radar systems, Patriot air defense units, and multiple bases across Kuwait and Bahrain. The situation is reported alongside claims of escalating retaliation, air raid alerts, and regional military tensions involving U.S. forces and the IRGC.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

WSWS (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.

al-monitor (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 )…

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). Trump dares Iran again even as Mojtaba bombs 21 US targets in Arab nations; US Army in trouble. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high as President Donald Trump warns of further action while Tehran vows it will not surrender under pressure. With both sides trading accusations over ceasefire violations and stalled diplomacy, fears are growing that the fragile truce could unravel and trigger a new phase of confrontation across the Middle East.

Staff (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".

United World International (2026-06-11). Iran's needs and maximalist position in the negotiations. uwidata.com Editorial note: The reported conference was conducted before the recent restart of attacks in the war — UWI. The ceasefire between Iran and the US remains in place for now, but it is still highly fragile. How does Iran view the negotiations? What is it hoping to achieve? What is it prepared to accept, and …

al-monitor (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.

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). New Iran war begins? Hegseth confirms US strikes after Trump greenlights attack: 'Tap, tap, tap…'. hindustantimes.com This video covers a press briefing involving Pete Hegseth at U.S. Central Command, where he discusses escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The statement highlights military readiness, ongoing briefings, and the possibility of strikes if diplomatic negotiations fail. Reporters question recent operations and casualties, while the response emphasizes strategic secrecy and operational intent. The messaging reflects a hardline defense posture combined with diplomatic pressure, referencing President Trump's stance and CENTCOM's role. The overall situation portrays rising geopolitical tension in the M…

Jared Szuba (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.

MAPA (2026-06-11). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo

al-monitor (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.

WSWS (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.

Juan Cole (2026-06-11). If Trump deliberately hit Reservoir in Iran, it was a War Crime endangers whole Gulf. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In the midst of this week's round of strikes and counterstrikes between the Trump administration and Iran, Iran's IRIB News

Elizabeth Hagedorn (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.

Caitlin Johnstone (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…

The Conversation (2026-06-11). US-Iran Exchange of Fire is the new Diplomacy. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US military launched

al-monitor (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.

Martha Rios (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…

A A (2026-06-10). La Via della Terra: come la crisi di Hormuz sta ridisegnando l'ordine economico globale a vantaggio dei BRICS. strategic-culture.su La terra sta riprendendo quello che il mare aveva preso. E lo Stretto di Hormuz — quella sottile linea d'acqua tra l'Oman e l'Iran — è il punto in cui la storia ha scelto di voltare pagina. | Segue nostro Quando l'acqua ferma il mondo | Vi sono momenti nella storia in cui una crisi non si limita a scuotere l'ordine esistente, ma ne rivela le fondamenta marce. La chiusura dello Stretto di Hormuz — quella striscia d'acqua…

ecns.cn (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.

geo.tv (2026-06-11). US military secretly helped 100m barrels of oil through Hormuz: Trump. geo.tv US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026. — ReutersHormuz remains largely closed in response to US-Israeli attacks.Trump says he ordered secret mission to support tankers and ships via Hormuz.More than 200 commercial ships…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). U.S. Central Command claims commercial ships continuing to transit through Hormuz Strait, denies closure. ecns.cn

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