US Strikes Iran for Second Night, Tehran Closes Hormuz and Retaliates Across Gulf (Jun 11, 0638 UTC, 0938 Israel) (Morning Edition)

Second Night of US Strikes

The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran during the night of June 10–11, the second consecutive night of attacks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes targeted Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites using precision-guided munitions from Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets Quds News Network Jerusalem Post. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the strikes, framing them as part of negotiations for a permanent ceasefire, and warned that "those strikes that will happen tonight will be strong and clear, and if they have to happen tomorrow night they will be strong and clear" Al Jazeera Jerusalem Post. Explosions were reported in Karaj, Garmsar, Bandar Abbas, and near Kish Island Quds News Network War Monitors Israel Hayom.

Trump's Threats

President Donald Trump told Fox News that if Iran does not sign an agreement soon, "we'll bomb the s*** out of them tomorrow night." He also claimed that Iranian officials contacted him asking for the bombing to stop, a claim denied by Iranian state television citing a senior Iranian official Iran International Bint Jbeil News Behold Israel. Trump emphasized that Israel was not involved in the attacks War Monitors.

Iranian Retaliation and Strait of Hormuz Closure

In response, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, citing insecurity caused by US strikes. The statement warned that any vessel movement through the strait would be targeted Mehr News Al-Manar TV Behold Israel. The IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy launched two waves of strikes targeting 18 key US military sites, including Ali Al Salem Air Base, Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, claiming all were successfully hit and destroyed IRNA Al-Manar TV Middle East Eye. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Kuwait Airways temporarily suspended all flights Bint Jbeil News News 0404 IL. Jordanian airspace saw Iranian missiles overhead Bint Jbeil News. CENTCOM stated that commercial ships were continuing to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the Iranian announcement Behold Israel.

IAEA Resolution

The IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution demanding Iran report its uranium stocks and grant inspectors access to facilities. Iran's envoy denounced the resolution, claiming access to sites unaffected by war had been granted Times of Israel.

Suspicious Aerial Target

Sirens sounded in Misgav Am in northern Israel due to a suspicious aerial target that did not cross into Israeli territory. The IDF confirmed the incident concluded with no injuries IDF Official.

Rocket Fire

Two rockets were launched from Lebanon, landing near an area where IDF forces were operating in southern Lebanon. The Home Front Command issued a precautionary directive for communities in the confrontation line IDF Official News 0404 IL Bint Jbeil News.

IDF Operations

Over the past week, IDF soldiers of the 91st Division eliminated more than 35 Hezbollah terrorists operating near IDF troops in southern Lebanon. On June 10, soldiers dismantled an anti-tank missile launcher concealed in bushes, killing a terrorist in the area. IDF troops also raided a weapons storage facility, seizing Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, and rockets IDF Official N12 Chat.

Israeli Strike in Beqaa

Lebanese media reported an Israeli drone strike on the outskirts of Taraiyya in the eastern Beqaa Valley, approximately 90 kilometers from the Israeli border Manniefabian Bint Jbeil News.

Saudi Resumption of Lebanese Imports

Saudi Arabia ordered the resumption of goods imports from Lebanon after a halt of more than five years, citing support for the new Lebanese government's steps to strengthen sovereignty and curb Hezbollah and Iranian activity N12 Chat.

Hamas Holding Fire

Hamas has largely vanished from the battlefield as it focuses on controlling Gazans and licking its war wounds, but experts warn the quiet may not last Times of Israel.

IDF Targeting of Hamas Middle Managers

The IDF has been targeting lower-level Hamas officials leading rearmament efforts, reporting 15 strikes and ceasefire violations between May 29 and June 10 Long War Journal.

Permanent IDF Outpost

The IDF established its first permanent military outpost in Palestinian-controlled Area A of the West Bank since the Oslo Accords, according to Haaretz. The outpost is located in an area under full Palestinian Authority control Haaretz.

Settlement Expansion

The Israeli cabinet is set to approve a plan to fund the de facto establishment of 61 new settlements in the West Bank, championed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The proposal includes funding for temporary communities while planning stages are ongoing Times of Israel Axios.

Settler Violence

Palestinians accused Israeli settlers of impeding firefighters near the Christian town of Taybeh after a suspected arson attack. Settlers allegedly shot firearms and blocked a water tanker Times of Israel. In a separate incident, an armed settler told Palestinians and activists, "Jews are allowed, Arabs have to get out," while backed by IDF troops, seeking to prevent Palestinians from working their land Times of Israel.

Sanctions on Settler Networks

The UK and five other countries imposed new sanctions on networks accused of financing and enabling settler attacks against Palestinians. Amnesty International UK welcomed the move but said it did not go far enough, calling for sanctions on senior Israeli officials Quds News Network.

Rescue of Jewish Woman

Israeli security forces rescued a Jewish woman who entered the Qalqilya market to shop Israel Hayom.

Vance on Netanyahu and Iran Deal

US Vice President JD Vance said Prime Minister Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong" but is a "good partner." Vance emphasized the Trump administration wants a nuclear deal with Iran, even if Israel is opposed, and said an agreement could take days to months Times of Israel.

PA Prisoner Payments Audit

An external audit found the Palestinian Authority no longer rewards security prisoners, with a welfare program reformed to be needs-based rather than based on time served, contradicting a previous US report Times of Israel.

UN Report Bias

A new UN report on Israel was condemned by NGO UN Watch for equating settlers and Palestinian terrorists, with only 9% addressing Palestinian attacks against Israelis Jerusalem Post.

Air Canada Extends Flight Cancellations

Air Canada extended its cancellation of flights to Israel until October 24 Israel Hayom.

Kuwait and Bahrain Airspace

Kuwait closed its airspace and activated air defense systems following Iranian missile strikes. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, and an advisor to the King of Bahrain confirmed the interception of several "aerial targets" launched from Iran N12 Chat News 0404 IL Behold Israel.

Saudi Resumption of Lebanese Imports

Saudi Arabia resumed imports of goods from Lebanon after a five-year halt, citing support for the new Lebanese government's sovereignty measures N12 Chat.