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leftREPORTUS says second day of strikes ‘completed’ – as it happened

This blog has now closed – our coverage of this crisis in the Middle East continues hereIf the US genuinely wants a deal it will have to engage with Iranian demands on sanctions relief, says Danny Citrinowicz, the former head of the Iran branch of Israeli military intelligence. Today’s exchange of strikes shows how easily both Iran and the US can slide towards another round of escalation, says Citrinowicz, who is now a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council.
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What Happened
On June 10, 2026, the United States conducted a second consecutive day of airstrikes against multiple targets inside Iran, as confirmed by US officials. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated the military would be 'hitting Iran hard' and that US forces controlled the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched 12 ballistic missiles at al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, which hosts US aircraft; the Jordanian armed forces said all missiles were intercepted. Iran also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels—a claim the US disputed, insisting commercial transit continued. US Central Command reported disabling an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Unconfirmed reports suggested Iranian airstrikes damaged the Ramat David airbase in Israel. The escalation follows the collapse of ceasefire talks, with President Donald Trump threatening further strikes and stating, 'Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal, now it will pay a price.'
Key Actors
- ·United States(Belligerent actor leading the strikes)Launched a second day of airstrikes on Iranian targets, declared control of the Strait of Hormuz, and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman; President Trump threatened additional strikes after peace talks broke down.
- ·Iran(Belligerent actor targeted by US strikes)Declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels; IRGC claimed responsibility for launching 12 ballistic missiles at al-Azraq airbase in Jordan hosting US aircraft, and unconfirmed reports indicated strikes on an Israeli airbase.
- ·Jordan(Regional state hosting US forces)Jordanian armed forces claimed to intercept and shoot down all Iranian missiles aimed at al-Azraq airbase; the US embassy in Amman issued a shelter-in-place alert.
Why It Matters
The events signal the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and a dramatic escalation with direct strikes on Iranian soil and Iranian retaliation against US regional assets. The contested Strait of Hormuz closure directly threatens global oil transit, while missile attacks on a Jordanian base risk broadening the conflict. If the reported Iranian strike on Israel is confirmed, it would add another volatile front, potentially dragging in Hezbollah and other Axis of Resistance actors.
Watch For
Monitor whether the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and any impact on oil prices and shipping. Watch for official confirmation of the reported strike on Ramat David airbase and any Israeli response. Track any diplomatic backchannel efforts, including Oman-mediated talks, and statements from the IAEA or UN Security Council. The planned meeting between President Trump and defense industry leaders over missile supply concerns may signal US operational sustainability.
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