U.S. Strikes Iran on June 10, Trump Cancels Further Strikes and Signals Possible Negotiations

The United States fired 49 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles at Iranian targets on June 10, 2026. S. bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. The exchange marked the most intense round of attacks between the two countries since the April 8, 2026 ceasefire.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11 that the United States would take Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points and assume total control of Iran’s oil and gas markets. Kharg Island lies about 20 miles off the Iranian coast and serves as Iran’s main center for oil exports. S.

Forces come home. Trump also stated on Truth Social that he had cancelled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran that evening.

The Naval Blockade of Iran would remain in full force until a transaction is finalized, he added. Fars News Agency quoted a source close to the Iranian negotiating team stating that no text of an initial memorandum of understanding with the United States had been approved. Retired Army Gen.

Joseph Votel said seizing Kharg Island would require ground troops, tactical delivery means, air cover, a strike campaign, and resources to protect and sustain the force. He estimated in March 2026 that a battalion-sized force of 800 to 1,000 Marines or soldiers could seize the island. He added that assault forces on the island could face missile and drone attacks from the Iranian coast.

Chris Miller said an infantry brigade of 3,000 to 5,000 troops would be needed at minimum, preferably two brigades plus mobile air defense and barrier material. He noted that aerial and maritime resupply of the island would be contested under the Iranian defensive shield. Former Army Maj.

Gen. S. forces to Iranian artillery, missiles, and drones and require sustained resupply. He compared the situation to the prolonged defense of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.

U.S. struck military targets on Kharg Island during operation Epic Fury but left oil infrastructure untouched. Iran moved additional military personnel, air defenses, and MANPADS to the island earlier in 2026.