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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 12, 2026, 03:30:00 IST
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US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'US-Iran deal could take place in Europe' - Trump says 'great settlement' made with Tehran

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The US-Iran conflict entered a dangerous new phase as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising fears of a wider regional war and a major disruption to global energy supplies.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, while the United States responded with a new wave of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including surveillance systems, communications networks and air defence sites.

The escalation marks the most serious deterioration in relations since the fragile April ceasefire, which both Washington and Tehran have repeatedly accused each other of violating. Tensions had already been building following clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran accused the United States of aggression and Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on American assets in the Gulf.

The latest crisis was triggered after US defence secretary Pete Hegseth signalled a fresh military offensive against Iran, arguing that increased military pressure would strengthen Washington's negotiating position. President Donald Trump simultaneously warned Tehran that it would "pay the price" for delaying a deal, while Hegseth declared that the United States was prepared to "negotiate with bombs" if necessary.

Hours later, US Central Command confirmed fresh strikes across Iran, prompting explosions and air defence activity in several Iranian cities, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Minab and Karaj. Tehran accused Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure, claiming that water facilities serving thousands of residents had been damaged.

Iran quickly retaliated. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched coordinated missile and drone attacks on US military installations across the Gulf, including the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and facilities at Jordan's Azraq base. Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan said their air defence systems intercepted the incoming projectiles and reported no major damage or casualties.

The confrontation took an even more alarming turn when Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all commercial shipping and warned that vessels attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted. Reports of clashes between Iranian and US naval forces near the strait further heightened concerns about the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors, through which roughly a fifth of global oil supplies pass.

Regional governments, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, condemned the attacks and urged de-escalation, while global markets reacted nervously amid fears of prolonged disruptions to oil exports and maritime trade.

The crisis is unfolding against a backdrop of broader instability across West Asia. Fighting has continued in Lebanon, diplomatic efforts led by Gulf mediators have stalled, and pressure on Tehran has increased after the UN nuclear watchdog adopted a US-backed resolution demanding greater transparency over Iran's nuclear programme.

With both Washington and Tehran signalling readiness for further military action, diplomatic channels narrowing and threats to global energy supplies growing, the risk of a broader regional confrontation now appears higher than at any point since the April ceasefire.
03:30 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: Trump says the deal “should be done pretty quickly”
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that an agreement under negotiation between Washington and Tehran was nearing completion, with the necessary documents in the final stages of preparation.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said the deal “should be done pretty quickly” and suggested that both sides were keen to reach an understanding.

“Iran wants it every bit as much as everybody else wants it,” he said, expressing confidence that the agreement could be finalised within the next few days.
03:00 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: Trump says Vice-President JD Vance to attend signing of peace deal in Europe
Continuing his remarks in the White House, the US president said the signing of a US-Iran deal could take place somewhere in Europe as soon as this weekend.

Trump said he would not be able to attend, but that his Vice-President JD Vance would be there.
02:30 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: Attack on Kharg Island off the table for now, says Trump
US President ​Donald Trump said on Thursday ‌that ⁠a ⁠threatened ​US military operation ​against Kharg Island ​was ⁠off the ‌table ​for ​now ⁠as he girded ​for what could ​be an agreement ‌with Iran ​to ​reopen ⁠the Strait of Hormuz.
01:58 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believed Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had given his approval to a proposed agreement with Washington that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US blockade on Iranian ports.


Responding to a question from a reporter at the White House about whether Khamenei had endorsed the deal, Trump replied, "I understand the answer is yes."

01:20 (IST) Jun 12
'US-Iran deal could take place in Europe': Trump says 'great settlement' made with Tehran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said a major breakthrough had been reached with Iran to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East, adding that a formal agreement could be signed within days.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump declared, "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," and said the deal was now awaiting the completion of final paperwork.

"We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," Trump said, adding that the parties would, "subject to finalization of documents, which should get done, over the next few days, probably have a signing, maybe in Europe."
00:30 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: Gold rises 2% as Trump canceling Iran strikes eases inflation fears
Gold prices climbed 2 per cent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, easing concerns that a wider conflict could fuel oil prices, stoke inflation and keep interest rates elevated.

Spot gold rose 2 per cent to $4,153.71 an ounce by 2 pm ET (1800 GMT), recovering after earlier touching its lowest level since late November.

Meanwhile, US gold futures for August delivery settled 0.5 per cent lower at $4,114 an ounce.
00:03 (IST) Jun 12
US Iran war: US stocks rally, oil prices tumble as Trump cancels strikes on Iran
Oil prices fell sharply while Wall Street rallied on Thursday after US President Donald Trump scrapped planned military strikes on Iran and signalled the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough.

By around 1750 GMT, benchmark oil contracts had dropped by more than three per cent, reflecting easing concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, US equities moved higher, with major indices posting strong gains.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7 per cent to 50,753.64 as investors welcomed signs of reduced geopolitical risk and the prospect of renewed negotiations involving Iran.
23:14 (IST) Jun 11
'No bombing tonight': Trump cancels scheduled strikes on Iran

US president Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned strikes and bombings against Iran after discussions with the Islamic Republic were elevated to Iran’s top leadership and received approval.



"Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening. Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly," Trump said through a post on Truth Social.

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22:58 (IST) Jun 11
US military says Strait of Hormuz ‘remains open for transit’
22:34 (IST) Jun 11
'Oil and gas for all or none': Iran's blunt warning after Trump's threat
Iran’s top joint military command has warned that any threat to the country’s oil infrastructure could have wider consequences for regional energy exports and security.

In a statement, the command said, “Considering recent US threats against Iran's oil infrastructure, either oil and gas exports are for everyone or they will be available for no one.”

It also warned that further escalation could widen the conflict, saying “the fire of war will become more widespread and extensive, causing insecurity in the region.”
21:50 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Iran warns of delivering 'firm, crushing response' if US attacks Kharg Island
A senior Iranian official has warned that Iran would deliver a “firm, crushing, painful, and regret-inducing response” if the United States attempts to seize Kharg Island, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take control of the country's main oil export hub.

Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, dismissed Trump as “confused and erratic” and said Iran was fully prepared to respond to any such move.

Iran and all its territory, including Kharg Island, are “fully prepared,” Azizi said in comments to Iranian newspaper Hamshahri on Thursday.

“The level of readiness of our armed forces there is so high that I believe one of the things that may become evident in the future is precisely this maximum level of military preparedness on the island,” he said.

“With all their capabilities and strength, our armed forces stand ready.”
21:30 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: Iran’s says ‘impulsive decisions’ risk wider escalation
Iran’s top negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that “wrong strategies and impulsive decisions” would “reset the entire board for the worse”, cautioning against actions that could further escalate tensions.

In a post on X, he said such decisions would “explode” energy infrastructure and markets.
21:25 (IST) Jun 11
Israeli army claims ‘operational control’ north of Lebanon’s Wadi Saludi stream
The Israeli military said it has established “operational control” over the area north of Lebanon’s Wadi Saluki stream, about 10 kilometres from the Israeli border.

The army said it had cleared the area, which it claimed Hezbollah had used to launch attacks, adding that the operation was aimed at strengthening its position in southern Lebanon.
20:55 (IST) Jun 11
Israeli attacks kill 6 people in Lebanon’s Tyre district
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported a series of Israeli attacks in the Tyre district that left several people dead.

According to the agency, four people were killed in a strike on the town of al-Aabbassiyah, while another attack in Deir Qanoun an-Naher claimed two lives.

The NNA also reported an Israeli strike on a motorcycle near the village of Wadi Jilou, along with additional raids in the towns of al-Majadel and Majdal Zoun.
20:32 (IST) Jun 11
Trump claims he ‘disagreed’ with arming Kurds against Iran: ‘I’ll remember that, Kurds’
US president Donald Trump said he had opposed a decision to send weapons to Kurdish militants in Iraq as part of efforts to overthrow the Iranian regime during the early stages of the conflict.

Trump has previously claimed that the weapons supplied by the United States were retained by Kurdish groups instead of being used against Iran, although those claims have not been independently verified.

“To be honest with you, the Kurds let us down. I disagreed with the decision. I was saying, ‘No, I don’t believe they’ll deliver,’” Trump told Fox News.

“I think they kept (the US weapons) for themselves. I think it’s a disgrace, but I’ll remember that, Kurds,” he added.
20:11 (IST) Jun 11
Bessent says Iran will lose ‘zero-sum game’, threatens to redistribute frozen funds
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran’s actions in the Gulf would carry economic and financial consequences, saying any hostile moves against US allies in the region would be met with punitive measures targeting Tehran’s assets.

“The Iranian regime will lose the zero-sum game it is playing,” Bessent said in a post on X.

“Any damage it inflicts on our allies in the Gulf will be paid for with funds extracted from Iranian Accounts,” he added.

Bessent also said that any tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority would be “offset by funds extracted from their accounts”.
19:47 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: Iran vows of ‘stronger, more painful’ response to any US action
The head of Iran’s parliamentary national security committee warned that US president Donald Trump would face a “stronger and more painful” response if Washington follows through on its threats against Tehran.
19:37 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Lebanon death toll since March 2 surpasses 3,700
At least 3,711 people have been killed and 11,483 others injured since Israel intensified its attacks on Lebanon on March 2, according to figures released by Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.
19:17 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: Iranian lawmaker says Trump ‘must surrender’
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy commission, said the United States, not Iran, would ultimately have to yield in the conflict.

“It is undoubtedly America that must surrender in this battle,” Rezaei said.

In a post on X, he added: “Trump has no more than two paths: either he must surrender, or he must surrender.”
19:11 (IST) Jun 11
Israeli attack near hospital in Lebanon’s Tyre kills one person, injures 17 others
An Israeli air strike on a residential building near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre has killed one person and injured 17 others, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).

The agency reported that 10 hospital staff members, including nurses, were among those injured by flying glass and debris. The blast also damaged emergency and patient rooms within the hospital, NNA said.
19:05 (IST) Jun 11
Trump says 'bigger and more powerful' strikes on Iran coming tonight
US president Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran would face “more powerful” military strikes later in the day, hours after warning on social media that the United States would hit the country “VERY HARD TONIGHT.”

“Yeah, there will be more bombing tonight,” Trump told Fox News, adding that the bombs would be “bigger, more powerful.”

Earlier, Trump said on Truth Social that the United States was preparing another round of military action against Iran. In the same post, he also threatened to take control of Kharg Island, a key export hub that handles most of Iran’s crude oil shipments.
18:46 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Air Canada cancels Tel Aviv and Dubai flights until October 24
Air Canada has extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv and Dubai until October 24, citing the “ongoing situation in the Middle East”, according to a statement on its website.

The airline had previously suspended services to both destinations until September 8.
18:28 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: Trump says Iran seeking deal with US but remains ‘proud’
18:20 (IST) Jun 11
Trump says US in talks with Iran; calls taking Kharg island his 'preferred option'
US president Donald Trump said Washington remains in contact with Tehran and mentioned that his preferred course of action would be to take control of Iran's Kharg Island.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump also said he was "not sure" the United States had the "appetite" for such a move.
18:08 (IST) Jun 11
Explosions rock vicinity of Iran’s Sirik, no official comment yet
17:57 (IST) Jun 11
'Assume total control': Trump warns US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ tonight
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signalled a major escalation in Washington’s confrontation with Tehran, saying the United States would be hitting Iran “very hard” and warning that it could eventually take control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island.

Speaking amid heightened tensions between the two countries, Trump said, “United States will be hitting Iran very hard tonight” and added that “At some point in not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their oil and gas markets.”
17:29 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: UAE condemns ‘hostile’ Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, describing them as “hostile”.

In a statement posted on X, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “These hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the three brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability.”
17:07 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Turkish FM says Iran, US must resume talks
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan has urged the United States and Iran to halt their renewed attacks and return to negotiations to prevent further escalation in the region.

Speaking in Sofia, Fidan said Turkiye, which remains in close contact with Washington, Tehran and mediator Pakistan, had advised both sides to focus on concluding talks on a peace agreement.
16:31 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: 'Will make aggressors regret': Tehran says war will continue unless US respects Iran’s interests
A senior Iranian official has warned that the conflict with the United States will continue unless Washington respects Tehran’s interests.

Mohammad Mokhber said Iran would “respond more severely and more heavily” to any future US attacks, adding that the course of the conflict would depend on Washington’s actions, as cited by CNN.

“Whenever they (US) attack, we respond more severely and more heavily,” he said. “(US President Donald Trump) must understand that the Islamic Republic will not back down or step back from the entirety of its independence and national interests. And we will make the aggressors regret it.”

Asked whether fighting between Iran and the US could resume, Mokhber said the decision lay with Washington.
16:25 (IST) Jun 11
More than 18,000 Indian seafarers in Gulf region, says shipping ministry
16:15 (IST) Jun 11
US Iran war: China calls for military action in the Middle East to stop
China has called for an immediate halt to military action in the Middle East following the US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response.

“China strongly urges the relevant parties to immediately cease military operations, return to dialogue and negotiation, respond to the mediation efforts of relevant countries and achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters when asked about the situation in the region, according to AFP.
15:46 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Hormuz 'closed until further notice,' Iran's strait authority says
Iran’s newly established strait authority announced on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz “will be closed until further notice” following the exchange of fire with the United States.

“Due to the tensions created by the US aggression forces in the region and the announcement by the Iranian Armed Forces last night, the #Strait_of_Hormuz will be closed until further notice,” the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which was set up last month to oversee a new transit protocol in the waterway, said on X.

The authority added that “applicants who have received a transit permit are asked to be patient and await further guidance from the PGSA.”
15:23 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Jordan says it intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran
Jordan said it intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran after Tehran announced it had targeted US military bases in the region in response to American strikes.

“The Jordanian air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft intercepted and shot down at dawn on Thursday 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate,” Jordan’s National Center for Security & Crises Management said in a statement, as cited by CNN. It added that no casualties or material damage were reported from falling shrapnel.
15:07 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Three missing Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello confirmed dead
Three Indian seafarers onboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello, initially reported missing after the US military strike on the commercial vessel off Oman coast, are now confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said after bodies were located and identified.

It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello, Sonowal said in a social media post. "Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified," he added.

The minister added that this is a "profound loss to our maritime family". "The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this difficult hour and is fully committed to supporting the next of kin," he added.

Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites.
15:07 (IST) Jun 11
Iran condemns 'blatant violation' of truce, warns regional countries
Iran has sharply condemned the recent US strikes, describing them as a “blatant violation” of the April truce and warning that Washington would be held accountable for any further escalation.

In a statement, the ministry said the “unlawful and criminal” US attacks amounted to “a blatant violation” of the UN Charter and had effectively rendered the April 8 ceasefire “meaningless”.

“The US government will bear responsibility for the dangerous consequences arising from this escalation,” the Ministry said.

The ministry also accused the United States of using military facilities in regional countries to “prepare and carry out aggressive operations against Iran,” arguing that such actions had “effectively placed those countries alongside the aggressors,” according to IRIB.

Tehran said it would take “all necessary measures to neutralize threats and prevent further aggression while exercising its inherent right of self-defense against US military aggression,” the ministry added.
14:46 (IST) Jun 11
MT Jalveer crew evacuation underway with Oman Navy's help: Indian Embassy
14:10 (IST) Jun 11
US-Iran talks still on track despite trading attacks: Reports
Talks to reach a deal between Washington and Iran are still on track after overnight negotiations, CNN reported citing a diplomatic source.
13:39 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Fire reported on tanker off Oman coast; no environmental impact, says UKMTO
A fire broke out in the engine room of a tanker operating off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said, citing local authorities.

The incident occurred about 21 nautical miles (39 km) northeast of Sohar, according to the agency. UKMTO said no environmental impact had been reported and added that authorities were continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
12:59 (IST) Jun 11
Another Indian vessel, MT Jalveer, comes under attack off Oman coast; over 20 sailors on board
Another Indian-linked vessel, MT Jalveer came under attack off the coast of Oman on Thursday, with more than 20 sailors reported to be onboard, as per the FSUI.

The Embassy of India in Oman also said that it was aware of an incident and was closely coordinating with local authorities. "We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details," the embassy said in a statement.
12:57 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Vessel carrying Indians hit in Gulf conflict
12:39 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Israeli drone strike sparks fire in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh
An Israeli drone strike targeted a residential house in the Maqasid neighbourhood of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon early on Thursday, triggering a fire that spread to several vehicles parked nearby, Al Jazeera reported, citing Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).

According to the NNA, the strike occurred at around 5:00 am local time and set the house ablaze, with flames also engulfing multiple cars outside the property.

Separately, Israeli artillery shelling was reported overnight in several areas across the Nabatieh region, including Sair al-Gharbiya, Adshit, Harj Ali al-Taher on the outskirts of Upper Nabatieh, the vicinity of the Nabatieh People's Relief Hospital and the Kafr Rumman roundabout.
12:10 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: Rupee weakens on oil-related dollar demand, soft Asian cues
Rupee deepened its losses on Thursday, weighed down by weak Asian market sentiment and continued dollar demand from oil importers, Reuters reported.

The rupee traded at 95.6850 against the US dollar at 11:10 am IST, down 0.44% on the day after opening at 95.52. Dealers said the currency remained under pressure through the session amid persistent demand for dollars, particularly from oil companies, along with routine mid-month payment-related flows.
11:44 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Kuwait reopens airspace, resumes airport operations after temporary shutdown over Iranian attacks
Kuwait has reopened its airspace and resumed operations at Kuwait International Airport after a temporary suspension prompted by Iranian attacks.

The country had closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities later announced that normal air traffic operations would gradually resume.
11:37 (IST) Jun 11
India has firmly opposed the attacks on merchant vessels and called for restraint, stressing the need to protect civilian lives, as several Indian nationals had either lost their lives or gone missing in attacks linked to the Middle East conflict.

Speaking at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish Parvathaneni, "We expressed our deep concern at the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region that unfortunately began in the holy month of Ramadan and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritise the safety of civilians."

"Many Indian nationals have lost their lives or are missing as a result of attacks against countries of the region and against merchant vessels and sea lanes of communication," he added.
11:17 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: IRGC claims strikes on 18 targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had targeted 18 sites across the region, including military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, in response to overnight US strikes on Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

According to the IRGC statement, 12 ballistic missiles were fired at Jordan's Al-Azraq airbase, where US fighter jets were reportedly stationed. The group claimed the base housed F-15, F-16 and F-35 aircraft preparing for operations against Iran and alleged that several of the jets were destroyed in the strike.

The IRGC also said it targeted two airbases in Kuwait and one in Bahrain. Among the reported targets was the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Iran claimed the attacks caused significant damage and said both ballistic missiles and drones were used in the operation.

The strikes, according to the IRGC, were launched in retaliation for US military action against Tehran carried out in one or more waves overnight.
10:32 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: 'US, Israel not always on same page' - Vance on divergence with Netanyahu
Amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, US Vice President JD Vance said that America and Israel are not always in sync as President Trump's relationship with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been tested over the Iran war, CBS reported.

Vance made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CBS, which will air later this week on June 14.

He told CBS that while Israel has been a very close partner of the United States, even then there may be times when the two countries have their interests misaligned--- and that the US would do what it best for its interest.

"Prime Minister Netanyahu, look, he governs a country that has obviously been a very close partner of the United States. But, even when we've been close partners, sometimes we have interests that are perfectly aligned, and sometimes we have interests that are misaligned," Vance told Robert Costa in an interview airing this week on "CBS Sunday Morning."

He said that while Netanyahu is a leader who "aggressively asserts the interests of his country" but said Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest."

"Sometimes that means we're on the same page and sometimes it means that we're not," Vance said, adding that "where that diverges, we, unfortunately for the Israelis, have to choose the side of the American people, which we always do."

When asked if Netanyahu has made any mistakes in approaching the relationship with the US, Vance said, "he's certainly gotten some things wrong"; he, however, declined to give examples, saying those conversations "are better left in private."

"But what I would say is that he's been a good partner," Vance added. "We're gonna keep on working together. But where interests diverge, the United States is gonna pursue the best interests of our nation, and that's how it's gonna be."

This comes after US President Donald Trump, in recent weeks, has expressed a dissonance in his conversations with the Israeli PM regarding the conflict in West Asia and Israel's response and subsequent attacks.
10:10 (IST) Jun 11
Iran war: 'Not an era of war': Jaishankar outlines India's position amid global conflicts, stresses zero tolerance on terror
10:00 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases across Gulf region
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for coordinated missile and drone attacks against American military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

According to an IRGC statement carried by Iranian state media, Tehran targeted the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and military facilities at Azraq in Jordan.

The IRGC claimed it attacked 21 American targets and destroyed four of them, including an F-35 fighter jet hangar at the Jordanian base. Iranian military officials described the operation as retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian ports and military facilities near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's military also said it launched two waves of operations against US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait.

"During two waves of operations, eighteen important targets belonging to the US Army in the bases of Ali and Ahmad Ahmad Air Force (were hit)," the Guards said in a statement quoted by state-run IRNA, adding that they also "hit and destroyed Sheikh Isa air bases".

Iranian media additionally reported attacks on the US Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain.

Authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan said their air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones. Officials from all three countries reported no casualties and no major damage.

A US official also downplayed the effectiveness of Iran's attacks. "No significant damage. No harm to U.S. personnel. Nearly all missiles and drones were intercepted or failed to reach their intended target," the official told Reuters.

Jordan's military said it intercepted five missiles aimed at the Azraq military base. Falling debris reportedly caused no injuries or infrastructure damage. Kuwait's defence ministry said it intercepted several hostile aerial targets, while Bahrain reported successfully repelling Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom.
09:47 (IST) Jun 11
Israel Iran war: US issues security warning in Jordan amid reports of missiles and drones
The US State Department has issued an urgent security advisory for people in Jordan, warning them to seek immediate shelter amid reports of aerial threats in the country's airspace.

“Reports indicate missiles, drones, or rockets are in Jordanian airspace,” the State Department's TravelGov account said on social media. The advisory urged people to “seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately” as regional tensions continue to escalate.
09:35 (IST) Jun 11
US-Iran war: 'No more attacks, excuses' - UN chief urges diplomatic settlement amid escalating crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called all parties to pursue diplomacy for peace in the West Asia region after repeated attacks have put the ceasefire in peril.

In a post on X, Antonio Guterres said, "The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region. This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration where the ceasefire is more like a lesser-fire. We should not minimize the risks of lesser fire becoming full fire. All parties must work towards a diplomatic settlement. No more attacks. No more excuses."
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A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran unravelled after Washington launched a fresh wave of strikes against multiple targets across Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with military action, close the Strait of Hormuz and threaten global shipping.

The escalation began after US defence secretary Pete Hegseth signalled imminent military action, saying the strikes would be "strong" and "clear" and would target key facilities while advancing US military and diplomatic objectives. Hours later, US Central Command confirmed that American forces had begun carrying out additional strikes on Iranian targets on the orders of President Donald Trump.

The strikes triggered reports of explosions and air defence activity across several Iranian provinces, including Tehran, Fars, Hormozgan and Alborz. Iranian media reported blasts in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Minab, Kangan, Gorgan, Karaj, Qeshm Island and Hengam Island, while authorities said air defence systems had been activated in multiple locations. Tehran accused Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure, including water reservoirs supplying thousands of villagers, and described the attacks as a war crime.

As military operations expanded, Iranian media reported clashes between US forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy transit routes.

Tehran subsequently announced the closure of the strait to all commercial and oil shipping, warning that any vessel attempting passage would be fired upon. The IRGC later claimed to have targeted two vessels attempting to transit the waterway despite the restrictions.

The confrontation widened further when Iran's IRGC announced retaliatory strikes against US military installations across the region, claiming that 18 key facilities at bases hosting American troops had been targeted. Air raid sirens also sounded in Bahrain, highlighting fears that the conflict could spread beyond Iran and the Gulf. With both sides exchanging threats and military action intensifying, concerns have grown that the crisis could develop into a wider regional conflict with major implications for global energy markets and maritime security.