US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched additional self-defense strikes against multiple Iranian targets on June 11, following Tehran’s aggression, while Iran responded by threatening to target all vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and claiming to have attacked US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain. Iranian officials denied a reported call from President Donald Trump asking to halt the strikes, while Trump warned of further attacks if Iran did not accept US terms for ending the three-month-old conflict, escalating tensions ahead of the World Cup.
The United States conducted new airstrikes against Iran on June 11, targeting multiple sites in response to what it called 'unwarranted and continued aggression.' US Central Command confirmed 'additional self-defense strikes' began at 5:15 PM Washington time, affecting areas near the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm, Kargan, and Sirik, where explosions were reported. Iran retaliated by declaring the Strait of Hormuz 'completely closed to all types of vessel,' threatening to target any ship transiting the waterway, according to the Khatam al-Anbiya command. Iranian media also claimed attacks on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, hitting communication antennas and radar facilities. The US Central Command denied the strait’s closure, stating commercial ships continued to transit safely. President Donald Trump claimed Iranian leaders called him during the strikes, urging him to halt the attacks, a claim Iran’s Revolutionary Guards denied. Trump stated the US used 49 Tomahawk missiles, with some targets as close as 60 km from Tehran, and warned of further strikes if Iran rejected US terms for ending the three-month conflict. 'We’ll bomb the S out of them tomorrow night,' he reportedly said, escalating rhetoric amid stalled negotiations. The escalation followed Trump’s criticism of Iranian negotiators for delaying a potential peace deal, which he previously suggested was days away. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted the strikes could continue into a third night, emphasizing their 'strong and clear' nature. International calls for restraint grew, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning against a return to 'full war.' Twenty-two countries, including the US and European nations, issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s attacks on foreign soil, calling them violations of sovereignty. Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani rejected Trump’s threats, stating no sustainable deal could be reached through intimidation or force. Meanwhile, Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran to bridge remaining gaps in diplomacy, though tensions remained high.
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