US and Iran swap strikes as ceasefire hangs by a thread

https://p. dw. com/p/5FAqf A missile is fired towards Iranian targets from a US warship overnight ThursdayImage: U. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. Skip next section What are the latest events in the Mideast conflict? Published 06/11/2026Published June 11, 2026last updated 06/11/2026last updated June 11, 2026What are the latest events in the Mideast conflict? The US carried out strikes on Iran overnight to Thursday after President Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic would have to "pay the price" for stalled peace negotiations. Iran has responded with attacks on regional neighbors. Here is a rundown of recent events: US CENTCOM said it hit new targets in Iran overnight to Thursday in response to Tehran's "continued aggression. Seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately. Remain indoors and pay attention to local announcements and alerts." Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it targeted key military facilities at Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan with 12 ballistic missiles. Al-Azraq base hosts US forces and aircraft.  https://p. dw. com/p/5FAvN Skip next section Kuwait temporarily closes airspace due to Iranian attacks06/11/2026June 11, 2026Kuwait temporarily closes airspace due to Iranian attacks Kuwait​​​​​​​ has temporarily closed its airspace due to Iranian attacks.  Flights have been diverted.  Earlier, the Kuwait military said its air defense systems were engaging hostile aerial targets. The flare-up in hostilities has dampened hopes that the war, triggered , will end anytime soon. Several of Iran's regional neighbors hosting US bases have also been targeted as Tehran responds to the latest wave of US strikes. Meanwhile, the Iran and the US both gave conflicting claims on the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming the vital global transport route for oil and gas is closed, while the US military said commercial traffic is transiting the strait.  We invite you to read here to stay abreast of the in a conflict that has repercussions for the entire world. https://p. dw. com/p/5FAun Show more posts