Middle East crisis live: US says second day of Iran strikes ‘completed’; Tehran claims it has targeted US base in Bahrain

The United States military confirmed on June 10, 2026, that its strikes against Iran had concluded for the second consecutive day, while Iran claimed to have targeted a US base in Bahrain. Commercial ships are reportedly continuing to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a statement that contradicts Iran's assertion of having closed the strait. Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iran branch of Israeli military intelligence and now a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, stated that if the US desires a genuine deal, it must engage with Iran's demands regarding sanctions relief. Citrinowicz also noted that the recent exchange of strikes highlights the ease with which both the US and Iran can escalate tensions, suggesting that continued confrontations could spiral into uncontrolled military conflict under less favorable conditions for Washington. He further commented that even a limited military campaign against Iran would likely not alter Tehran's negotiating stance, citing past instances where such actions failed to achieve their objectives and suggesting Iran believes it can withstand pressure and retaliate against attacks.