Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that a recent United States strike on Iran constitutes a complete and explicit violation of the ceasefire, effectively nullifying it. In a post on social media platform X, he said the US Central Command’s claim that the strike was an act of self-defense has no legitimacy under international law.

Gharibabadi emphasized that military aggression cannot be justified through wordplay and that an aggressor cannot evade responsibility by changing terminology. He warned that Iran’s armed forces will firmly defend every inch of the country’s territory and deliver a strong and regret-inducing response to any aggression. The Iranian diplomat also cautioned that the United States and any party involved, cooperating, or assisting in the attack must bear full responsibility for its consequences.

The report noted that the US strike has already heightened tensions across the region, with analysts warning that if the situation is not quickly contained, the conflict could expand further in the Middle East.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any ship approaching the Strait of Hormuz will face severe consequences. The warning came shortly after a US attack in Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to close the strategic waterway. The country’s top military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, confirmed that the narrow passage has been completely shut down.

The IRGC Navy has instructed all oil tankers and commercial vessels currently operating in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to remain anchored. It stated that any movement toward the strait would be considered cooperation with the enemy. Citing a violation of ceasefire terms by US forces, the IRGC said the restriction will remain in place until further notice and urged ships to avoid the area for their own safety.

The IRGC described US forces in the region as a “terrorist army” and said the growing insecurity in the area necessitated the move. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategic chokepoints, through which about one-fifth of global petroleum supply passes.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to bring Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub, under American control. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday morning, he warned that if tensions escalate further, the United States could launch a ‘very severe’ military strike against Iran as early as tonight. Trump described Kharg Island as vital to Iran’s economy, noting that most of its crude oil exports pass through the island.

He stated that the United States would soon take control of Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, citing Venezuela as an example of previous similar actions that he claimed produced positive outcomes. Trump also asserted that Iran’s navy, air force, radar, and air defense systems had already suffered major damage, significantly weakening the country’s military capacity.

Analysts believe Trump’s remarks could heighten existing U.S.-Iran tensions and inject new uncertainty into the global energy market, given Kharg Island’s central role in Iran’s oil exports. International media reports indicate that both nations have recently exchanged attacks, stalling diplomatic efforts and raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state and semi-official media reports published on June 11, 2026. Iran claimed the vessels attempted to cross the strategic waterway without authorization, prompting the IRGC Navy to take action. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the ships violated navigation rules, while Al Jazeera noted it could not independently verify the incident.

BBC reports indicated that the attacks followed recent U.S. strikes against Iran, suggesting a possible escalation in regional tensions. Iranian state media later confirmed the IRGC’s involvement and announced a complete suspension of all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Following this announcement, oil prices reportedly rose slightly.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, could have immediate implications for international energy markets if the disruption continues, though the duration of the shutdown remains unclear.

Iran’s central military command has announced the complete closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following recent US attacks. Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s correspondent said the Iranian command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the waterway would be treated as a target. The announcement came shortly after US forces, under orders from former President Donald Trump, carried out multiple strikes on Iranian targets.

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted Iran’s military surveillance, communications, and air defense systems, citing Tehran’s continued aggression as justification. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran had been given a chance to reach an agreement but failed to do so. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran would stand firm against any pressure or threats, while the Iranian Foreign Ministry criticized Washington’s stance as harmful to diplomatic efforts.

The escalation follows a short-lived ceasefire agreed in April, which was meant to last two weeks but failed to stop sporadic attacks. Renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have collapsed, intensifying regional tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force chief, Majid Mousavi, has warned that the Middle East will turn into 'hell' for the United States. His statement came in response to the latest US attack on Iran, according to a report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.

Mousavi accused the US of making the Strait of Hormuz unsafe and vowed that Iran would retaliate across the region. He declared that Iran would make the entire area a 'hell' for American forces, adding that this would be the response to what he described as US arrogance in the region. The remarks were reported by Tasnim and cited by Al Jazeera.

The warning follows reports of Iranian attacks on 18 US military sites in the Middle East and incidents involving two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting escalating tensions between the two nations.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that its forces carried out multiple strikes on targets across Iran under the directive of President Donald Trump. In an update posted on social media platform X, CENTCOM stated that the attacks targeted Iran’s military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense infrastructure.

According to CENTCOM, precision munitions were used against specific Iranian sites that allegedly posed threats to international commercial shipping routes and US forces in the region. The command described the strikes as a response to what it called Iran’s “unwarranted and ongoing aggression.”

CENTCOM concluded its message by emphasizing that US forces remain vigilant, lethal, and prepared, signaling continued readiness amid heightened regional tensions.

Analysts describe Iran’s recent missile attacks on Israel as its most daring move in decades, signaling a break from the long-standing pattern of proxy warfare and limited retaliation in the Middle East. The strikes, launched in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, indicate Tehran’s willingness to extend its ‘red line’ beyond its borders and take greater risks under its new leadership.

Despite a ceasefire agreement signed between the United States and Iran on April 8, Tehran accuses both Washington and Tel Aviv of violating it through continued military actions. Lebanon’s prime minister reported thousands of Israeli strikes, while Iran responded with limited counterattacks and warned of broader escalation if diplomacy fails. The downing of a U.S. helicopter has further heightened regional instability.

Experts attribute this assertive stance to Iran’s new generation of leaders who have abandoned the strategy of “strategic patience.” They are now using direct military and economic power to shape regional geopolitics. Observers note that Iran is exploiting divisions between Washington and Tel Aviv, as U.S. President Donald Trump urges restraint while Tehran seeks to strengthen its diplomatic leverage.

A coalition of 22 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, has called on Iran to immediately stop what they describe as killings, abductions, and harassment of dissidents and journalists living in Europe, North America, and Australia. The appeal was reported by Al Jazeera on June 10, 2026, citing a joint statement released by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

According to the statement, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence branch, Quds Force, and the Ministry of Intelligence and Security have been carrying out hostile and threatening activities abroad targeting Iranian political dissidents, journalists, Jewish communities, and individuals or organizations linked to Israeli interests. The signatories warned Tehran that they remain united and determined to protect their sovereignty and citizens from such transnational threats.

The statement was endorsed by countries including Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

The United States has launched new military strikes inside Iran just hours after President Donald Trump announced tougher measures. Trump accused Tehran of taking too long to reach a potential peace agreement and vowed stronger action. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that it began “additional defensive strikes” against multiple targets in Iran, describing them as a response to Iran’s “unjustified and continuous aggression.”

Following the attacks, Iran’s top military authorities declared the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all ships, including commercial vessels, warning that any attempt to cross would be targeted. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would stand firm against any pressure or threats, while the country’s foreign ministry criticized Washington’s stance as harmful to diplomatic efforts.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said key Iranian facilities would be bombed, arguing that Iran had missed its chance for compromise. The renewed hostilities come after a short-lived ceasefire agreement in April failed to hold, with recent talks between Washington and Tehran collapsing and tensions escalating further.

Millions of people are at risk of acute hunger due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to Carl Skau, acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), in comments to CNN. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sharply increased fuel prices, making WFP operations significantly more expensive and driving up global food costs.

Instability in this vital waterway has also disrupted the supply of essential fertilizers from the Gulf region to countries such as Sudan, affecting crop production. The WFP, which relies heavily on government donations, is facing severe funding shortages. As of Monday, U.S. contributions for 2026 stood at about $731 million, compared with more than $4 billion in 2024.

Skau warned that when food prices rise by 20–30 percent in the world’s poorest countries, people consume 20–30 percent less food. The WFP had earlier cautioned that if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger by July. Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, Skau said the effects will persist for a long time.

Iran is experiencing an acute water crisis as prolonged drought, reduced rainfall, and unsustainable water use have depleted reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater. The situation has worsened following Israeli attacks that damaged desalination plants, pipelines, and other civilian water infrastructure. The World Resources Institute has classified Iran as a country under 'extremely high' water stress, using over 80 percent of its renewable water resources annually.

Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran, once spanning about 6,000 square kilometers in the 1990s, has shrunk to just 581 square kilometers. Drought, excessive irrigation, river diversion, and groundwater extraction have turned much of the lakebed into salt flats. More than 60 dams on feeder rivers have further reduced water flow, while inefficient irrigation systems waste large amounts of water.

In 2025, Iran’s population of 92 million used around 100 billion cubic meters of water—13 billion more than renewable supply. Agriculture consumes about 91 percent of total water use, while desalination provides only 3 percent, mostly limited to southern coastal cities.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out drone attacks on 21 US military targets early Wednesday, including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. The IRGC described the operation as retaliation for recent US airstrikes in southern Iran. In a statement broadcast by state media, the force warned that it would take harsher retaliatory measures if US military operations continued.

The IRGC also claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Bushehr province and targeted Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem air base. Kuwait’s military confirmed the attack but said its air defense system successfully intercepted the drones. The escalation follows extensive US strikes on 20 Iranian targets, including a telecommunications tower, in southern Iran’s Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm Island areas.

According to the IRGC, several key facilities, including an F-35 hangar at a Jordanian air base, were destroyed during the operation, signaling a sharp rise in regional tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States to leave the Middle East if it wants to remain safe, following a series of US attacks on Iran. In retaliation, Iran launched strikes on American military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Araghchi issued the warning through a post on social media platform X, accusing the US of testing Iran’s resolve despite suffering defeats on the battlefield.

He further cautioned that Iran would respond to every US attack and referenced the Persian Gulf’s history of disastrous outcomes for foreign intruders. Iranian media earlier reported explosions and missile strikes in southern Hormozgan province, including Qeshm Island, Sirik, Minab, and Jask. Following these incidents, air defense systems were activated in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Sirik.

The escalating exchange of attacks underscores rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the situation in the Persian Gulf remaining volatile according to the reports cited.

Iran has claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the skies of Bushehr province, according to a report published on June 10, 2026. The incident follows a series of retaliatory attacks between the United States and Iran, including Tehran’s earlier downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the United States reportedly carried out multiple strikes on Iran’s air defense and radar installations.

Al Jazeera reported that Iran’s air defense systems were highly active during the incident. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated through state media that it had launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Jordan, including a drone strike on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a long-range missile attack on a base in Azraq, Jordan.

The developments mark a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two countries, with both sides engaging in direct military actions across multiple fronts in the region.