US and Iran exchange strikes for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapse

The United States launched a new series of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning, June 11, 2026, following warnings from Donald Trump that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. These new US strikes, described as more intense and widespread than the previous day's, occurred as efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict appeared to be faltering. Iran has maintained its stance on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, further complicating peace talks. No information has been released by Iran regarding the specific targets or impact of the US attacks within its cities. The exchange of strikes marks the second consecutive day of escalating military action between the two nations.