U.S. military launches second round of airstrikes on Iranian cities

U.S. military forces carried out a second round of airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities that continued into the morning of June 11, 2026. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and other southern areas along the Strait of Hormuz.

Regional airspace and civilian impacts Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced a temporary closure of Kuwait’s airspace. Several commercial flights were holding over the Persian Gulf and flights were being diverted to other airports. Kuwait International Airport took a direct hit in recent days, killing one person and wounding dozens.

Cross-border alerts and incidents Israel warned residents in the north to seek shelter early on June 11 after detecting suspected incoming fire from Lebanon. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issued a warning that reports indicate missiles, drones or rockets were in Jordanian airspace.

Iran stated it targeted Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. A U.S. Army attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on June 10 after colliding with an Iranian drone. A drone boat rescued the two crew members. The President stated the crew members were uninjured and blamed Iran for the crash.

Maritime enforcement actions U.S. forces fired precision munitions into the engine room of the Palau-flagged vessel M/T Settebello as it attempted to breach a naval blockade with a shipment of Iranian oil. U.S. forces warned the crew before firing. Three Indian sailors were reported missing and 21 were rescued, India’s foreign ministry said.

U.S. strikes on June 10 targeted air defense, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites in Iran. U.S. strikes hit two water reservoirs in the southern city of Sirik, temporarily cutting off water to thousands of people. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the American attacks as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.