US moves of desperation: Trump says he struck Iran with 49 Tomahawks, threatens stronger attack on June 12 – IRGC claims 18 targets destroyed, Hormuz closed

In a desperate move following the deadlock in negotiations, the US has attacked Iran again, using 49 Tomahawk missiles to strike seven coastal locations. Forces from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched additional defensive strikes against multiple targets in Iran. However, US President Donald Trump hastily stated that he was pausing the attacks. Meanwhile, the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) attacked US bases and American vessels, hitting a total of 18 critical US targets.

Strikes on bridges and water facilities that affect civilians are moves of desperation from the American side, which wants to use pressure to bring the Iranians—who have apparently rejected all of the US's unacceptable proposals—to the negotiating table. American media claim these attacks are an act of coercive diplomacy aimed at forcing Iran to make concessions. The Persian Gulf is once again experiencing "fire and hell." The Iranian side has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all ships and commercial traffic, and Brent crude has soared to $96 per barrel.

Trump retreats again: I stopped the bombings at the Iranians' request, but I may start them again tomorrow night, June 12, even stronger

Trump is retreating after stiff resistance from Iranian military forces. In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed: "The Iranians asked me to stop the bombing. I have spoken directly with Iranian officials." US forces launched 49 Tomahawk missiles that hit targets deep inside Iran.

Trump claims: "If Iran does not reach a deal, we will bomb them again tomorrow night. Senior Iranian officials called me directly at the Situation Room tonight and asked me to stop the bombing in their country," Trump stressed. "The Israelis have no role in these attacks on Iran. The truce with Iran is the most violated truce in world history."

Iran to Trump: You are a liar, we never communicated with you

Trump's claim that Iranian officials spoke directly to him and requested a halt to the bombings is a total lie. "There has been no contact with Trump, and Iran will respond militarily to the attacks." "Trump's claim that Iranian officials had contacted him is categorically denied and is a cover-up to escape the war."

Mehr: Iranian and US forces fight in the Persian Gulf, explosions in Qeshm, Kargan, and Hengam

Iranian and US forces are engaged in naval clashes in the Persian Gulf, with explosions heard on the Iranian islands of Qeshm, Kargan, Hormozgan, and Hengam, reports the Iranian news agency Mehr. A total of seven coastal regions in Iran were hit. Earlier, Iranian media reported that air defense systems were activated in the Farce province and western Tehran. Explosions were heard in the cities of Minab and Mor, Bandar Abbas, and four explosions shook Sirik in southern Iran.

"The clashes between the Iranian and American armed forces continue at sea," the statement said. It is noted that the explosions occurred on the islands of Hengam and Qeshm in the Persian Gulf. Earlier, US President Trump accused Iran of delaying the negotiations and stated that the United States intends to carry out a large-scale attack against Iran. The Iranian news agency Tasnim, citing a military source, reported that Iran's armed forces are at full combat readiness for potential American attacks, and in the event of an attack by US forces, Iran will strike American targets in the Middle East.

IRGC: We hit 18 US targets in two waves of attacks: Ali Salem, Ahmad Al-Jaber, Sheikh Isa air bases and the 5th Fleet

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 18 major targets belonging to the "evil American army" were targeted in two waves of operations. "Whoever attacks you, attack him in the same way he attacked you." The brave warriors of the IRGC Aerospace Force and the heroes of the IRGC Navy, in the early morning hours, to punish the aggressor and respond to the attack by the "child-killing American army" on some IRGC service units, coastal outposts, and the Bandar Abbas airport security administration, struck and destroyed 18 major targets belonging to the American army at the Ali Salem and Ahmad Al-Jaber air bases, as well as the Sheikh Isa air base, during two waves of operations. The American 5th Fleet in Bahrain was also hit once again. In this wave of military attacks with drones, the communications antennas and radar facilities of the 5th Fleet's Patriot system were targeted. Additionally, reports indicate that the Iranians also attacked the American Harir base in northern Iraq.

Tough: Iran struck with 12 missiles at US F-35, F-15, and F-16 positions at Muwaffaq Salti air base in Azraq, Jordan

Iran launched 12 ballistic missile attacks against the positions of US F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, key facilities, and a command center at the Muwaffaq Salti air base near Azraq, Jordan. "12 ballistic missiles targeted facilities housing American F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, as well as key military facilities at the Azraq air base and its command center." Earlier, following the American attacks in southern Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began the first phase of its attack using missiles and drones. During the two waves of the operation, 18 targets at US bases in the Middle East were attacked, including the Ali al-Salem and Ahmad al-Jaber air bases in Kuwait and the Sheikh Isa air base in Bahrain.

Seyyed Majid Mousavi (IRGC Commander): We will make the Persian Gulf region a hell for the Americans

In a message addressed to the Americans, General Seyyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, wrote on social media: "Are you making the holy Strait of Hormuz unsafe?! We will make the region a hell for you from all over Iran."

UN warning: The Middle East is sinking deeper into an escalating crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the Middle East is sinking deeper into an escalating crisis, the consequences of which extend far beyond the region's borders. "The Middle East is being dragged deeper into crisis, and the consequences reach far beyond the region," Guterres said in a post.

"This week brought wider attacks and further deterioration of the situation, in an environment where the truce looks more like a partial reduction in hostilities than a real ceasefire," noted the UN Secretary-General. "We must not underestimate the risk that this limited tension will turn into a generalized conflict," he added. Antonio Guterres emphasized that "all parties must work for a diplomatic settlement. No more attacks. No more excuses."

Iran seized two ships, the MSC-FRANCESCA and the EPAMINODES

The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two foreign-flagged ships that were operating in flagrant violation of Iran's navigation protocols in the Strait of Hormuz. The ships—the MSC-FRANCESCA, a ship with documented links to the "criminal Zionist regime," and the EPAMINODES—were intercepted by IRGC naval forces while attempting to cross the Strait without authorization, in direct violation of Iran's sovereign authority over these strategic waters.

The Commander of the IRGC Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, stated: "The Strait of Hormuz flows through the heart of the Islamic Republic. Any ship that dares to violate our protocols will be seized. This is not a warning—it is the iron law of the Islamic Revolution." Both ships were escorted into Iranian territorial waters, where their cargo, documents, and crew are being subjected to a thorough inspection by IRGC intelligence and naval authorities.

US officials: The US sent a message to Iran via Qatar in the context of coercive diplomacy

The goal of the new attacks is to increase pressure on Iran and force it to accept the terms set by the US in the negotiations. These claims are being made at a time when tensions between Iran and the US have increased in recent days, and diplomatic efforts to manage the crisis are continuing. According to the news website Axios, US officials announced that Iran is expected to receive a potential response to recent developments, which could include the targeting of American military bases, similar to what happened last Tuesday night.

The Al Jazeera website wrote: "These sources also claimed that the goal of the recent attacks was to increase pressure on Tehran to accept the deal." At the same time, the Wall Street Journal, citing sources in the US Department of War, claimed that the recent attacks against Iran were carried out as part of a strategy called "coercive diplomacy." The goal of these attacks is to increase pressure on Iran and force it to make concessions in the negotiations. Pentagon sources claim these measures were taken with the goal of strengthening Washington's influence in the talks process and the forced acceptance of US demands by Iran. However, according to these officials, such measures could also increase the risk of an escalation of tensions and military conflicts in the region.

Pete Hegseth (Pentagon): Iran must accept the deal with the US or face new attacks

Iran must accept the deal with the United States or face further attacks from American forces, said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. "President Trump is the best negotiator in the world. He is ready to make a deal. It would be wise for Iran to accept it," stated Pete Hegseth. He said that if Iran backs out of the deal, "they will meet again with the Central Command in the way the president has clearly announced."

Iran Central Headquarters (PBUH): The Strait of Hormuz is closed to all ships without exception

The Khatam Central Headquarters of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) stated in its new declaration following the US attacks on Iran: "From this moment on, due to the insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to the traffic of any type of vessel, including oil tankers and commercial ships, and all traffic will be affected. Following the evils of 'criminal America' and in view of the start of the aggressive army's attacks in some southern areas in the Hormozgan province, from this moment on, due to the insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to the traffic of any type of vessel, including oil tankers and commercial ships, and all traffic will be affected." The US claim that a ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz is rejected.

Iran struck the American Al-Harir base in Erbil in northern Iraq and US ships in the Persian Gulf

The American Al-Harir base in Erbil (northern Iraq) was targeted by a missile from Iran. The Iraqi website Al-Ma'uluma also reported that Iran destroyed an American radar in Erbil (central Iraqi Kurdistan).

Axios: The US will strike hard and fast... Pakistan: We are far from signing a peace deal

The American media outlet Axios wrote: "Trump held a meeting in the Situation Room on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 10, to discuss potential new strikes on Iran," two US sources said. They are considering a large-scale but short-term operation, American forces... A Pakistani source claims: "We are far from signing a peace deal." A Pakistani source told Al-Hadath: "We are far from signing a peace deal." The US Ambassador to Israel stressed: "Things in the region could get a little tense soon." According to Al Jazeera, the Qatari mediator is leaving Tehran. Sources in Tehran report that the attack on Iran means the end of the truce.

The American strike on Hormuz and the... backstage negotiations

It is pointed out that earlier, the US opened fire on an oil tanker that was reportedly attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran on the afternoon of June 10, according to CENTCOM. The strike comes following previous statements by US President Donald Trump: "The United States intends to launch another powerful strike against Iran." Nevertheless, despite the atmosphere of impending terror in the Persian Gulf, Axios reveals that backstage, negotiations between Iranians, Americans, and Qataris are continuing as normal, while the outstanding issues for any agreement between the sides remain at the level of formalities.

In fact, the American network revealed that—understandably—it was not the downing of the Apache helicopter that enraged Trump, pushing him to new (limited) strikes, but the unyielding stance of Tehran on the outstanding differences regarding the draft agreement. Thus, after two weeks during which he was "sitting on hot coals" and waiting in vain for the Iranian leadership's response, Trump began once again to launch his familiar, warmongering threats... "We are going to attack them today (6/10), and strike hard. We will repeat the bombings. We have the right to do so. They shot down our helicopter," stated the American president. However, despite the warmongering drumbeat, the US received an unexpected diplomatic blow from India, whose diplomats called the American ambassador for explanations. An arbitrary action by the American navy in the Gulf of Oman enraged New Delhi.

The tanker Settebello is in flames off the coast of Hormuz after an American strike

A sharp escalation is being recorded in the Strait of Hormuz, where the American navy opened fire on an oil tanker that was reportedly attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran, according to CENTCOM.

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Specifically, the United States struck the Palau-flagged oil tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, according to a statement issued by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on its social media account. "For the second consecutive day, American forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after another ship violated the blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran (...). An American aircraft struck the vessel's engine room with precision munitions after the crew failed repeatedly to comply with the instructions of American forces," the command noted.

American generals urgently send P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft to Bahrain

Meanwhile, a "US B-52 aircraft" which, according to American media, was spotted over Saudi Arabia, may not actually be a B-52. It is now estimated to be a reconnaissance aircraft, such as a P-8A Poseidon, which was incorrectly recorded in flight tracking systems. According to the latest information, the aircraft is in the landing phase in Bahrain. However, Trump's warning that Iran could be bombed again tonight, 6/10, still remains on the table.

Trump in a frenzy: New strikes against Iran begin

The United States intends to launch another powerful strike against Iran, announced US President Donald Trump in a live broadcast from the White House via YouTube. "We are going to attack them today, and strike hard. We will repeat the bombings. We have the right to do so. They shot down our helicopter," declared the head of state. Donald Trump stated that there was a bomb on the helicopter and that "Iran was lucky it didn't explode."

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Earlier, US President Donald Trump had announced that Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. He added that both pilots of the crashed helicopter are safe and unharmed.

"Nuclear weapon acquisition is a red line"

US President Donald Trump will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and considers this issue an absolute "red line," clarified later the Permanent Representative of the US to NATO Matthew Whitaker, according to Fox News. "Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, that is the starting point. This is the red line... Donald Trump will not back down an inch," he said. Matthew Whitaker had previously stated that Washington will use all available military capabilities if Iran refuses to reach a deal within a "reasonable timeframe." Fox News reported that US negotiations with Iran are continuing, despite Donald Trump's threats of intensifying the attacks.

"We secretly seized millions of barrels of Iranian oil overnight"

The United States secretly transported millions of barrels of oil from Iran in night operations, revealed US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters. "Did you know that we seized millions of barrels of oil? No one knows it. Until now, not even Iran knew it. Recently, we seized 22 ships. Late at night, without power. Since they didn't have radar [in the area], we lit them up in the bombings," he said. Donald Trump added that he decided to reveal this now because, as he said, Iran "realized what was happening." According to the American leader, this is exactly what helped curb the rise in oil prices, which, he claims, remain around $85 per barrel. It is pointed out that yesterday, 6/10, the American president stated that a peace deal between Washington and Tehran had already been drafted and all that remained for the Iranian side was to sign it. "All they have to do is start signing the document. It's all ready," stated the American leader. However, in just 24 hours, the diplomatic landscape changed dramatically.

Axios bomb: "Iran's unyielding stance enraged Trump... not the Apache" - "Negotiations continue as normal"

Nevertheless, the cause for the strikes ordered by President Trump against Iran was the downing of an Apache helicopter, however, backstage, Trump was becoming increasingly enraged after nearly two weeks of waiting for Tehran's response to his latest proposal, which had not yet reached Washington, as revealed on 6/10 by the American media outlet Axios. The significance of the strikes on Tuesday evening, 6/9, and 6/11 lies in the fact that they were aimed at restoring part of American negotiating power, but in a way "carefully calculated" so that there would be no deaths and the possibility of reaching a deal would not be lost, according to a senior American official who spoke to the American network. At the same time, Qatari mediators were holding talks in Tehran with the hope of getting negotiations back on track and bridging the remaining differences. As the Qataris and Iranians met on Wednesday, Trump issued new threats.

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