US-Iran strikes widen as Qatar races to salvage talks — June 11, 2026

US-Iran strikes widen as Qatar races to salvage talks — June 11, 2026

US-Iran war escalated with new U.S. strikes, Iranian claims of attacks on Gulf bases, and fresh threats around the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatari envoys arrived in Tehran trying to keep a de-escalation deal alive. IN THIS EPISODE 1. US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran - Nikkei Asia [https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/us-military-says-it-s-striking-multiple-targets-in-iran] — Nikkei Asia US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran - Nikkei Asia # US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran Big disagreements stand in the way of a quick peace deal Iran has proved resilient despite weeks of heavy bombing. © Reuters June 11, 2026 07:23 JST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The U.S. military said Wednesday it has begun another round of strikes… 2. Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Yahoo News UK [https://uk.news.yahoo.com/iran-targets-us-bases-jordan-035413328.html] — Reuters Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Yahoo News UK Advertisement Advertisement By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday in retaliation for American… 3. US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for Middle East peace deal fade [https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-renews-iran-attacks-tehran-says-it-closed-strait-of-hormuz-2-1.500570413] — Gulf News US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for Middle East peace deal fade LIVE # US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks Last updated: June 11, 2026 | 12:35 Gulf News Report US-Israel-Iran war Add as a preferred source on Google US Central Command (Centcom) said it had completed… 4. Qatari envoys arrive in Tehran for US-Iran de-escalation talks - HUM News English [https://humenglish.com/latest/qatari-envoys-arrive-in-tehran-for-us-iran-de-escalation-talks/] — HUM News English Qatari envoys arrive in Tehran for US-Iran de-escalation talks - HUM News English # Qatari envoys arrive in Tehran for US-Iran de-escalation talks --- - Reuters - 3 Hours ago An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WEB DESK: Qatari negotiators arrived in Tehran on Thursday… 5. US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/us-issues-more-iran-sanctions-trump-says-strikes-will-resume] — AL-MONITOR US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 # US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume ## The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks. Jun 10, 2026 - Add AL-MONITOR on Google A woman walks past a banner bearing the images of the late founder of… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

US Hits Iran Near Hormuz as Deal Talk and Nuclear Gaps Collide — June 10, 2026

US Central Command says it has completed retaliatory strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after a US helicopter was downed, while Trump touts a possible Iran deal and IAEA-linked analysis warns monitoring of Iran’s nuclear sites remains nearly gone. IN THIS EPISODE 1. US has completed retaliatory strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says | The Times of Israel [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-has-completed-retaliatory-strikes-against-iran-centcom-says/] — The Times of Israel # US has completed retaliatory strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says | The Times of Israel Author: Reuters and ToI Staff Published: 2026-06-10T01:04:36+00:00 Source: timesofisrael.com (timesofisrael.com) Language: en ## Story US has completed retaliatory strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says | The Times of Israel × Advertisement Homepage The US military has completed strikes against Iranian… 2. Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring and NPT Safeguards Reports — June 2026 [https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/06/09/analysis-of-iaea-iran-verification-and-monitoring-and-npt-safeguards-reports-june-2026/] — Foundation for Defense of Democracies # Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring and NPT Safeguards Reports — June 2026 Author: David Albright, Sarah Burkhard, Spencer Faragasso, Andrea Stricker Published: 2026-06-09T20:21:46+00:00 Source: fdd.org (fdd.org) Language: en ## Story Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring and NPT Safeguards Reports — June 2026 Skip to main content ##### June 9, 2026 | Institute for… 3. 101 days of Iran War: Trump says deal could be signed in 2-3 days [https://www.koat.com/article/101-days-iran-war-trump-deal-could-be-signed-soon/71533423] — KOAT 101 days of Iran War: Trump says deal could be signed in 2-3 days NOWCAST KOAT Action 7 News at 10pm Watch on Demand # On 101st day of Iran War, Trump says deal could be signed in 2-3 days ## President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal with Iran, suggesting it could be finalized within two to three days and would prevent nuclear weapons development while reopening the… 4. Tehran warns foreign forces near Iran ‘face risks’ after Trump’s threat [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/tehran-warns-foreign-forces-near-iran-face-risks-after-trump-s-threat/3961885] — Anadolu Agency Tehran warns foreign forces near Iran ‘face risks’ after Trump’s threat Middle East US-Israel-Iran War # Tehran warns foreign forces near Iran ‘face risks’ after Trump’s threat Iranian foreign minister says Iran prefers diplomacy but armed forces ‘remain on alert’ against any violation of country’s territory Sahin Demir 09 June 2026•Update: 09 June 2026 ISTANBUL Iranian Foreign Minister… 5. Iran’s Qaani: New ‘resistance security belt’ will stretch from Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab – Middle East Monitor [https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260609-irans-qaani-new-resistance-security-belt-will-stretch-from-hormuz-to-bab-al-mandab/] — Middle East Monitor clear # Iran’s Qaani: New ‘resistance security belt’ will stretch from Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab June 9, 2026 at 11:47 am Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force, Esmail Qaani in Tehran, December 20, 2022 [Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images] Iran’s Quds Force commander Esmaeil Qaani said a new “security belt” of resistance would extend from the Strait… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

Ceasefire Holds, Barely, as Iran Deal Talks Hit Trust Wall — June 09, 2026

Iran and Israel halted their first direct exchange since April’s truce, but Lebanon strikes, an IAEA inspections fight and Trump’s refusal to unfreeze assets before a deal are tightening the squeeze on ceasefire diplomacy. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6ge150z5go] — BBC News Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce Skip to content Site search News Business Technology Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Documentaries # Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again 3 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Sarah Smith,North America… 2. How Lebanon became the breaking point for the Iran war ceasefire | Israel attacks Lebanon News | Al Jazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/how-lebanon-became-the-breaking-point-for-the-iran-war-ceasefire] — Al Jazeera How Lebanon became the breaking point for the Iran war ceasefire | Israel attacks Lebanon News | Al Jazeera Listen (9 mins) Save Share Add Al Jazeera on Google Municipality workers remove the rubble of destroyed apartments that where hit by an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburb [Hassan Ammar/AP Photo] After weeks of warning that continuing Israeli attacks on Lebanon… 3. Trump Refuses to Unfreeze Iranian Assets Before a Deal [https://easternherald.com/2026/06/08/trump-iran-assets-frozen-deal-first-sanctions-behave/] — The Eastern Herald Trump Refuses to Unfreeze Iranian Assets Before a Deal TodayMonday, June 08, 2026 Reporting the World Dark Light Dark Light Live 42 minutes ago # Trump Refuses to Unfreeze Iranian Assets Before a Deal, Leaving Both Sides Demanding the Same Concession First Trump says assets and sanctions relief come only after a ceasefire deal — the mirror opposite of Iran's demand that partial asset… 4. IAEA Calls on Iran to Allow Inspections to Resume [https://english.aawsat.com/world/5281920-iaea-calls-iran-allow-inspections-resume] — Asharq Al-Awsat # IAEA Calls on Iran to Allow Inspections to Resume Published: 2026-06-09T06:49:09+01:00 Source: english.aawsat.com (english.aawsat.com) Language: en ## Story UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to “re-engage” with the agency ‌so inspections can resume at sites the US and Israel bombed a year ago, as Washington led a push for a resolution to that effect at the… 5. Iran Names CENTCOM Responsible for Ceasefire Collapse as IRGC Halts [https://easternherald.com/2026/06/08/iran-baghaei-centcom-ceasefire-violation-irgc-halts-june-2026/] — Eastern Herald Today Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Reporting the World Dark Light Contact us Dark Light Live 20 hours ago # Iran Names CENTCOM as Responsible for Ceasefire Collapse as IRGC Halts Attacks Tehran's foreign ministry named US Central Command directly responsible for ceasefire violations — on the same day the IRGC suspended its offensive operations against Israel. by Arab Desk June 8,… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

Iran-Israel ceasefire buckles as Trump touts a deal — June 08, 2026

Iran-Israel ceasefire is under its sharpest test since April, with missiles and airstrikes resuming as CENTCOM says 132 ships were redirected under the blockade and Trump insists a nuclear deal is “very close.” IN THIS EPISODE 1. Iran fires missiles towards Israel for first time since April ceasefire - follow live - BBC News [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyengg72pgt] — BBC News Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel - live updates - BBC News ## Summary Israel has carried out air strikes in western and central Iran, after Iran fired missiles at northern Israel It's the first time Iran and Israel have launched attacks at each other's territory since the ceasefire came into force two months ago - how we got here Fresh… 2. US says 132 ships redirected under Iran blockade | Iran International [https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606075176] — Iran International US says 132 ships redirected under Iran blockade | Iran International Latest News US Central Command said on Sunday its forces had redirected 132 commercial vessels and disabled six others while enforcing the US blockade against Iran. CENTCOM released an image showing an officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy, while observing a merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea. ####… 3. Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'very close' to a deal — days after Iran said it was breaking off talks - Yahoo News Singapore [https://sg.news.yahoo.com/trump-says-us-and-iran-are-very-close-to-a-deal--days-after-iran-said-it-was-breaking-off-talks-150808161.html] — Yahoo News Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'very close' to a deal — days after Iran said it was breaking off talks - Yahoo News Singapore Advertisement Advertisement President Trump talks with reporters after arriving on Air Force One at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wis. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP) President Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran were "very close" to a deal to end… 4. Trump says Iran assets will not be unfrozen immediately | Iran International [https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606076557] — Iran International Trump says Iran assets will not be unfrozen immediately | Iran International Latest News US President Donald Trump said any new agreement with Iran would not immediately unfreeze Tehran’s assets, telling NBC News that sanctions relief would come only after Iran changed its behavior. “That comes after,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News. “Yeah, if they behave, if they do a good job, we… 5. Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint - CNA [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-iran-trade-strikes-trump-netanyahu-6168186] — Channel NewsAsia Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint - CNA #### Recent Searches #### Trending Topics Advertisement Advertisement # Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint Israel's military and Iranian local media said Monday that Israel struck a petrochemical company in Mahshahr in southwestern Iran. A man checks a fallen rocket half-buried in the ground on the… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

Hormuz Flare-Up Tests Iran Truce as Lebanon Ceasefire Bleeds — June 07, 2026

Strait of Hormuz clashes escalated as U.S. forces hit Iranian radar sites after drones, while missile attacks drew Gulf condemnations. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 12, and U.S. envoys prepared nuclear experts for a possible Iran MOU. IN THIS EPISODE 1. US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up [https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/middle-east/2026/06/06/us-strikes-iranian-sites-after-iran-launches-drones-in-latest-gulf-flare-up/] — Military Times US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up #### Middle East # US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up By Ahmed Elimam, Jana Choukeir and Phil Stewart, Reuters Jun 6, 2026, 03:00 PM U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites on Saturday. (U.S. Central Command) U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on… 2. Iran fires missiles at Gulf after US targets Iranian radar sites | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera [https://1-e8259.azureedge.net/news/2026/6/6/us-intercepts-iranian-attacks-as-israel-continues-to-bomb-lebanon] — Al Jazeera Iran fires missiles at Gulf after US targets Iranian radar sites | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera Listen (4 mins) Save Share Add Al Jazeera on Google Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz [File: Reuters] The United States says it downed multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, further testing a fragile… 3. Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 12 people, including high-ranking ... [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/6/israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-kill-10-people-including-high-ranking-soldiers] — Al Jazeera Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 12 people, including high-ranking officers | Israel attacks Lebanon News | Al Jazeera Listen (8 mins) Save Share Add Al Jazeera on Google An Israeli strike as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, June 6, 2026 [Reuters] High-ranking Lebanese army officers are among at least 12 people killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon, days after the… 4. Trump envoys hold meeting with nuclear experts for deal with Iran: Report [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-envoys-hold-meeting-with-nuclear-experts-for-deal-with-iran-report/3958134] — Anadolu Agency Trump envoys hold meeting with nuclear experts for deal with Iran: Report # Trump envoys hold meeting with nuclear experts for deal with Iran: Report White House reportedly eyes memorandum of understanding with Iran to end war, launch detailed nuclear talks Berk Kutay Gökmen 06 June 2026•Update: 06 June 2026 President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the US state… 5. Iran lashes out at IAEA over missing uranium questions | Iran International [https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606065997] — Iran International Iran lashes out at IAEA over missing uranium questions | Iran International Latest News Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using the consequences of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to create “ambiguity” about Tehran’s nuclear program. Writing on X after a recent IAEA report and media remarks by agency chief Rafael… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].