US-Iran talks still on track despite overnight escalations, CNN claims

Iran denies US claims its defence systems destroyed, says armed forces ‘fully prepared’

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that the US could. in the future, take control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, as part of a broader strategic approach toward the country’s energy sector.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that “at some point in the not too distant future,” the US would consider “taking Kharg Island,. other oil infrastructure points,” and assuming “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas markets.

He drew a comparison with Venezuela, claiming that US involvement there had been “working out brilliantly for both Venezuela. the United States of America,” without providing further details to substantiate the assertion.

He threatened that the US would be “hitting Iran … VERY HARD TONIGHT.”

US-Iran talks still on track despite overnight escalations, CNN claims

Talks to reach a deal between the US. Iran are on track despite a recent exchange of strikes,CNNreported on Thursday, citing a diplomatic source.

An exchange of attacks between the US. Iran continued for a second consecutive day, with Trump warning that Washington would launch additional strikes unless Tehran immediately accepts the peace deal.

In a statement. the US Central Command said American forces struck multiple military targets in Iran from late Wednesday into early Thursday, describing the attacks as an act of "self-defence" following the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump earlier said Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal, and would have to pay a price.

Iran says US attacks rendered April ceasefire ‘meaningless’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. recent US attacks on the country have effectively rendered the April 8 ceasefire “meaningless,” warning that Washington would bear responsibility for the consequences of the escalation.

In a statement, the ministry strongly condemned what it described as large-scale US attacks against Iran overnight, calling them a “blatant violation” of the UN Charter. fundamental principles of international law.

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a comprehensive statement strongly condemning the "terrorist US regime’s widespread aggression" against Iran last night.Holding the US administration fully accountable for the highly dangerous consequences of fueling further…pic.twitter.com/CJqeN7sFXI

“The illegal. criminal attacks carried out by the United States in recent hours have not only constituted a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the fundamental rules of international law regarding respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, but have also effectively rendered the April 8, 2026 ceasefire meaningless,” the ministry said.

It also criticised the continued use of the territory. facilities of certain regional countries by the US military to prepare and conduct attacks against Iran, saying such actions place those countries “alongside the aggressors.”

It reiterated that all countries in the region have a legal. moral responsibility to prevent their territory, facilities and resources from being used for attacks against Iran.

The statement stressed that Iran remains determined to neutralise the sources of attacks against the country. would exercise what it described as its “inherent right to self-defence” against US military aggression and its allies.

The ministry further called on all UN member states to explicitly oppose what it described as violations of the UN Charter by the United States. Israel, warning that silence and inaction would contribute to greater instability and insecurity.

It also urged the UN Security Council. its members to fulfil their responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security and called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to clearly state the facts regarding the ongoing developments.

The ministry said issuing general or ambiguous statements in the face of “clear acts of aggression” would only encourage further violations of international law.

US CENTCOM says it disabled third oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

According to a post on X by the US CENTCOM account on Thursday. US forces "disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 pm ET (8:20 am PKT June 11) on June 10 after the vessel violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil."

"A US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from US forces."

The ship in question is the Guinea-Basseau flagged M/T Jalveer. CENTCOM claiims it was attempting to transport Iranian oil through the Gulf of Oman.

Saudi Arabia condemns ‘repeated’ Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait

Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned “repeated” Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain. Kuwait, warning that continued violations of the sovereignty of neighbouring states would further increase tensions in the region.

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry denounced the attacks against the three countries. reiterated the kingdom’s rejection of actions that threaten regional stability.

#Statement| The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks targeting the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain,. the brotherly State of Kuwait, and of the continued…pic.twitter.com/LkPc61IdHe

It warned that continued attacks on the sovereignty of neighbouring countries risk aggravating the already tense situation in the region.

Riyadh called for restraint, avoiding further escalation and prioritising diplomatic efforts to resolve the current crisis.

It also urged the continuation of negotiations sponsored by Pakistan. supported by Qatar, saying the talks offer a path toward preventing a return to war.

According to the statement, resuming diplomatic efforts would help restore security. stability in the region and contribute to global peace and security.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) early Thursday said that 18 major US military targets had been struck at Ali Al Salem. Ahmad Al Jaber air bases in Kuwait, and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, as well as a base hosting American fighter jets in Jordan.

The developments came amid rapidly escalating tensions following US strikes on southern Iran. Tehran’s subsequent announcement that it was closing the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.

UAE Strongly Condemns Renewed Hostile Attacks by Iran on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordanpic.twitter.com/QYownTT1yi

Separately, the foreign ministries of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait also issued condemnations over the attack.

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Iran denies US claims its defence systems destroyed, says armed forces ‘fully prepared’

Iran on Thursday denied US claims that its defence systems had been destroyed, saying its armed forces remain “fully prepared”. capable of responding to threats.

According to state broadcaster IRIB. Abolfazl Shekarchi, a spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, dismissed claims that Iran’s defensive capabilities had been weakened.

“Do not focus on the enemy’s claims; what matters is the reality on the battlefield,” Shekarchi said.

He said Iran continues to strengthen its military capabilities despite ongoing threats. “is stronger militarily than at the beginning of” what he described as the war imposed on the country.

US President Donald Trump earlier said that Iran’s military had been destroyed by airstrikes conducted by Washington and Tel Aviv.

Shekarchi also rejected claims that Iran’s missile stockpiles had been depleted. saying such allegations are aimed at gathering information about the country’s military capabilities.

“We have always said that we are ready, and the enemy has experienced this readiness on the battlefield,” he said.

The spokesman said that although Iran had sustained losses, Iranian forces had inflicted greater losses on US forces.

He also reiterated Iran’s support for Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying the so-called “resistance front” remains united against Israel. its allies.

Asked about the possibility of closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Shekarchi said Iran has “many plans”. would reveal its options if necessary.

US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

The United States. Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.

The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran. on US bases around the region.

It was the most serious threat to a fragile ceasefire agreed in April. dampening hopes for a swift end to the war that started in late February with massive US-Israeli joint air strikes on Iran.

The US military said its latest attacks targeted "military surveillance capabilities, communication systems,. air defence sites across Iran" in response to what it called Tehran's "unwarranted and continued aggression."

Trump told Fox News reporter Trey Yingst on Wednesday evening the US strikes would stop shortly,. that he would resume heavy bombing if Iran's leaders did not sign an agreement with the United States immediately, Yingst wrote on X.

Read:Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says 21 US military targets hit across region

Oil prices rose nearly $3 following Trump's threat of escalation, and extended gains in early Asian trade on Thursday.

The military's Central Command announced the strikes were complete about four hours after they began, soon after midnight in Tehran.

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had launched counter-attacks on 18 US military targets at airbases in Kuwait. Bahrain, as well as the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

It later said it had also targeted the al-Azraq air base in Jordan for a second night running. firing 12 ballistic missiles at the US base.

Kuwait's air defences were engaging hostile aerial targets, the US ally's army said, while Bahraini air defences intercepted. destroyed Iranian aerial attacks, a media adviser to Bahrain's king said on X.

3 injured in incidents linked to US strikes on Iran’s Tehran province

Three people were injured in incidents linked to US strikes on Iran’s Tehran province. the head of Tehran Emergency Medical Services said on Thursday.

Mohammad Esmaeil Tavakoli. head of Tehran Province Emergency Services, said three people were wounded in incidents related to what he described as US attacks in the province.

According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, emergency teams were dispatched to the affected areas. they provided the necessary medical assistance to the injured.

It said the US carried out strikes on several locations across Iran.

Damage was reported in a number of areas following the attacks, while emergency. public service agencies were placed on high alert, according to the report.

EU should be ready to impose new sanctions on Iran: Italian PM

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni says the European Union should be ready to place new sanctions on Iran if the crisis in the Middle East doesn’t come to an end. according toAl Jazeera.

“If Tehran continues down the wrong path…the EU must be ready to increase pressure through new targeted measures,” Meloni was cited as saying in parliament byReuters.

She also criticised Israel’s far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his comments on Italy, which she called “unacceptable for Italy. also undignified for Israel”.

Jordan says it intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran

Jordanian air defence systems. Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft intercepted and shot down 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa governorate early on Thursday, the army said in a statement.

A responsible military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army said that the interception caused debris to fall,. no casualties or material damage were reported, the statement said.

Engineering teams handled the remnants of the missiles to ensure they contained no explosives, the source added.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a base hosting American F-35, F-15,. F-16 fighter jets in Jordan in response to US strikes on Iran.

In an earlier statement, the IRGC said 18 major US military targets were struck at the Ali Al Salem. Ahmad Al Jaber bases in Kuwait, along with the Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain, while Iranian military statements also announced attacks targeting Patriot systems, communications facilities and the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

China renews call on US, Iran to halt fighting, return to dialogue

China on Thursday renewed its call for the US and Iran to halt fighting and return to dialogue.

Beijing is "gravely" concerned about the situation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters.

Military conflict will only "escalate the situation," and resuming military action will not resolve any fundamental issues, he said.

"The sovereignty, security,. territorial integrity of regional countries should be respected and safeguarded," Lin said, urging relevant parties to stop military actions, resume dialogue and negotiations, respond to the mediating efforts of relevant countries, and achieve a ceasefire at an early date.

Lin said that China has maintained contacts with relevant parties, including Iran, since the outbreak of the conflict. "has made efforts for promoting peace talks."

India reports new vessel incident off Oman as tanker catches fire, confirms 3 sailors dead in separate strike

India on Thursday reported a fresh incident involving a vessel in waters off the coast of Oman. while confirming that three of its sailors were dead in an earlier strike.

“We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman. earlier today (Thursday),” the Indian Embassy in Muscat wrote on US social media platform X.

According to an X post by Muscat Daily. the local authorities "are responding to a fire reported on the tanker MT Jalveer near Shinas, Oman."

The Indian diplomatic mission said it is “closely monitoring” the situation and “coordinating with the local authorities for further details.”

UK Maritime Trade Operations also confirmed the latest incident. saying in a statement it "received a report of an incident 21NM northeast of Sohar, Oman."

"Local authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in the engine room. No environmental impact has been reported. Authorities continue to investigate," it added.

It is the third such incident involving Indian vessels amid the US-Iran war this week.

On Wednesday. the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces disabled an oil tanker late Tuesday after the vessel allegedly violated a maritime blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.

India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. At least 21 personnel were rescued, while three were missing and confirmed dead on Thursday.

Sarbananda Sonowal. India’s shipping minister, said: "It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified."

Two Indian seafarers killed in US attack on oil tanker

Two Indian seafarers have died,. one remains missing after a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday night, local news outletThe Hindureported, according toAl Jazeera.

Citing Manoj Yadav, General Secretary of the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), the two people who were killed in the attack were named as Aditya Sharma, deck cadet,. Shivanand Chaurasiya, engine fitter. Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh is still missing, he added.

Following the attack, on Wednesday, India summoned the US Deputy Chief of Mission, Jason Meeks, and lodged a “strong protest”.

US CENTCOM has said that it carried out a “precision” strike on the Settebello, as it transited the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday evening, claiming it was carrying Iranian oil. that the crew failed to comply with instructions from US forces, according toAl Jazeera.

Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary suspension following Iranian attacks

Kuwait’s civil aviation authority announced Thursday. air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace had returned to normal after conditions that prompted earlier precautionary measures subsided.

The authority said it is closely monitoring developments around the clock in coordination with relevant domestic. international agencies to ensure the highest levels of safety and security in the country’s airspace.

It added that normal operations had also resumed at Kuwait International Airport, with flights operating according to approved schedules.

Earlier, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said 18 major US military targets had been struck at Ali Al Salem. Ahmad Al Jaber air bases in Kuwait, as well as Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain.

The developments came amid rapidly escalating tensions following US strikes on southern Iran. Tehran’s subsequent announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

US denies Iran claim that Strait is closed

Iran's top joint military command also warned it would fire on any vessel trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. which has been largely closed for months. Iranian media said two US ships were fired on.

تردد در تنگه هرمز ممنوع شدقرارگاه مرکزی حضرت خاتم‌الانبیا(ص): از این لحظه به دلیل ناامنی در منطقه، تنگهٔ هرمز برای تردد هر نوع شناور اعم از نفتکش و تجاری بسته اعلام می‌شود و هرگونه تردد هدف اصابت قرار خواهد گرفت.ادعای آمریکا مبنی بر عبور کشتی از تنگهٔ هرمز تکذیب می‌شود.https://t.co/aphs96tagZ

US Central Command denied that the strait was closed or any of its ships were struck. saying commercial ships were still transiting the strait despite Iran's threats.

Iranian news agencies reported explosions in several cities across the country of 93 million, including Sirik, Kargan, Bandar Abbas, Minab,. Karaj near the strait, as well as Varamin far to the north, closer to the Caspian Sea.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the move as an effort to force Iran into a deal to end the conflict.

Pete Hegseth:The strikes on Iran that will happen tonight will be clear. strong.If they happen tomorrow night, they will be strong and clear.Throughout, Iran has an opportunity to make a deal. That's the point.pic.twitter.com/lAR8rpfVOA

The strikes would "advance our military interests. also enhance our diplomatic position," he told reporters during a visit to Central Command in Florida.

"We will strike them hard tonight, and hopefully Iran makes a good decision," he said. "If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs."

The United States. Iran have traded fire several times since the tentative ceasefire took hold, even as negotiators have unsuccessfully sought to end the war, now in its fourth month.

Trump has repeatedly said a deal is close. though there has been no sign of a breakthrough, while also threatening to resume bombing.

Early on Wednesday, the US military targeted air defences. radar sites around the Strait of Hormuz after Monday's downing of a US attack helicopter near the strategic waterway.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. A US official said there was no significant damage.

Iran accused the US of striking reservoirs that supplied drinking water to 10 villages and violating international law.

"This is not collateral damage - it is a calculated war crime. a flagrant violation of human rights," said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The war has killed thousands. disrupted roughly a fifth of the global supply of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, sending prices sharply higher.

Iran has blocked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has maintained its own blockade on Iranian ports.

The conflict has become a political headache for the White House. with polls showing Trump's approval ratings sinking amid voter anger over high gasoline prices.

Some Republicans have openly worried that the war's unpopularity could cost them control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

US strikes near Hormuz hit Iranian drinking water facility: Media reports

US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday destroyed what appears to be a drinking water facility in southern Iran, theNew York Timesreported, citing satellite imagery. video analysis.

TheTimes' Visual Investigations team identified two small water storage structures in the village of Bemani in the Hormozgan province.

Earlier. Iranian media reported that strikes hit two water tanks in the Bemani district, with a local official reportedly saying that water was cut off to more than 20,000 people.

Tasnim, a semiofficial Iranian news agency, published images of weapons remnants retrieved from the site.

Specialists at the Open Source Munitions Portal. which catalogues weapons debris from conflict zones worldwide, determined that the fragments came from a GBU-39 — a US-made guided bomb weighing roughly 250 pounds, according to theTimes.

That conclusion aligns with the damage captured on a video of a damaged building, it added.

Under the Geneva Convention, which the US is a party to, deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure is a war crime.

The military’s US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that US forces had "completed additional self-defence strikes against multiple targets," including Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems,. air defence sites, using “precision munitions” fired by US Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets.

The command said the strikes were "in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression."

Israeli attack targets house in Nabatieh causing fire

An Israeli drone targeted a house in the Maqasid neighbourhood of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon early this morning, causing a fire that engulfed the house. several cars parked in front of it, the country’sNational News Agencyreports, according toAl Jazeera.

Overnight, Israeli artillery shelled the areas of Sair al-Gharbiya, Adshit, Harj Ali al-Taher on the outskirts of Upper Nabatieh, the vicinity of the Nabatieh People’s Relief Hospital,. the Kafr Rumman roundabout.

Fighting in Lebanon continues

Fighting continued in Israel's parallel war on Lebanon.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday. Lebanese security sources said, while Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces.

The Israeli military said two "launches" were identified falling adjacent to an area where Israeli troops are operating in southern Lebanon. after sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel early on Thursday.

Tehran's demands include an end to Israel's attacks in Lebanon, the lifting of sanctions on Iran, the release of billions of dollars in frozen assets,. recognition of its control of the strait.

Trump says Iran must end its restrictions on shipping through Hormuz. He also says any peace deal must ensure Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon. Iran denies any such ambition.

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