U.S. launches air strikes on Iran after Trump warning
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- U.S. military announced on June 10, 2026 that it began a fresh round of air strikes against Iran after President Trump said more strikes were forthcoming.
- President Trump warned Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, linking the strikes to diplomatic talks.
- Iranian media reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the island of Qeshm, and the cities of Minab and Sirik following the U.S. strikes.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry warned Gulf neighbours that they have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent U.S. and Israeli strikes from using their territory or facilities.
- The escalation was said to threaten efforts to end the war, according to the U.S. military statement.
Why it matters: The U.S. strikes raise the risk of broader regional conflict, putting Gulf neighbours under pressure to stop US/Israeli use of their territory, while Iran's warning signals a hardening stance that threatens to derail negotiations. The attacks follow President Trump’s warning that Tehran would pay the price for stalled talks.
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