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IRGC says 18 US military targets struck in Kuwait and Bahrain bases

Jun 11, 2026, 01:33 GMT+1

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday its forces carried out two waves of operations targeting 18 “important” US military sites in the Ali Al-Salem and Ahmed Al-Jaber air bases in Kuwait, and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain.

According to official media, the strikes were carried out by the Aerospace Force and Navy in response to what it described as US attacks on Iranian positions in southern Iran, including areas near Bandar Abbas. The statement said the targets were “destroyed."

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Iran military command says US halted strikes in south Iran due to 'strong response'

Jun 11, 2026, 01:28 GMT+1

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the United States has stopped attacks on areas in southern Iran due to what it described as a “strong and decisive response” by Iran’s armed forces, according to media outlet Mizan.

The command added that Iran’s military response to US “aggression and provocations” will continue.

Patriot radar systems of US Fifth Fleet targeted in drone attack - report

Jun 11, 2026, 01:22 GMT+1
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Iran’s army said drone strikes targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, including what it described as communication antennas and radar facilities linked to the Patriot air defense system.

The report said the operation was carried out following US violations of a ceasefire and strikes on southern Iran. It added that Iranian forces used “various explosive drones” in the attack.

The statement said the armed forces remain fully prepared alongside other branches of the military and will continue operations until the “aggressor is punished.”

No US warships targeted in Strait of Hormuz - CENTCOM

Jun 11, 2026, 00:46 GMT+1

US Central Command said reports by Iranian media that a US warship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz are false.

“CLAIM: Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE. TRUTH: No US warships have been struck,” CENTCOM said in a post on X on Wednesday.

Trump says 49 Tomahawk missiles fired as he continues Situation Room oversigh

Jun 11, 2026, 00:42 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said 49 Tomahawk missiles had been fired at Iran as he oversaw ongoing US military strikes from the Situation Room, according to Fox News.

Trump said the strikes also involved fighter jet bombardment, with the closest target around 40 miles from Tehran.

Trump said the bombing would stop shortly but warned that if Iran does not sign a deal, the United States would escalate further attacks.

Strait of Hormuz open, commercial shipping continues, CENTCOM says

Jun 11, 2026, 00:38 GMT+1

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed are false.

“CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight,” CENTCOM said in a post on X on Wednesday.