U.S. and Iran trade attacks again after Trump pledges Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting deal

The U.S. and Iran resumed military exchanges on June 11 after President Trump warned Iran would face consequences for prolonging negotiations. U.S. Central Command reported strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks intercepted by Jordan and Bahrain. Jordan’s military shot down 20 Iranian missiles targeting Azraq, an American military base, while Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed an Iranian drone interception caused minor injuries to an 11-year-old girl and property damage. An Iranian cargo vessel, the 150-ton dhow carrying essential goods, was struck five nautical miles off Khasab in the Gulf of Oman. The five crew members were rescued by nearby vessels and transferred to Oman, according to Sirik’s governor. Earlier, U.S. forces had reportedly targeted an Iranian oil tanker, killing three Indian mariners. Pakistan’s foreign ministry stated that mediation efforts to end the conflict remain active despite escalations. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi urged continued negotiations, emphasizing Pakistan’s role in de-escalation. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated that the U.S. would use force if necessary, stating, 'If we need to negotiate with bombs, we’ll negotiate with bombs.' Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it targeted the Al-Azraq Air Base and its control center using 12 ballistic missiles. Bahrain also reported incoming attacks, with its military activating air defense systems. The latest exchanges follow a three-month conflict that began after the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.