Events

The UAE has agreed to release billions of dollars to Iran after weeks of Iranian attacks on the Gulf state, four sources tell Reuters. Two regional sources said Abu Dhabi agreed to release $10B, with more than $3B already delivered

Iranian news agency: Iran makes no commitments in the nuclear memorandum, and the other party does not commit to ending sanctions.

Politico reports that leaders from Qatar, Pakistan and the UAE called Trump yesterday after his threats to strike Iran, persuading him to back away from the plan while pressing the case that a deal with Tehran could be reached soon

A US official told NBC today that two Iranian drones were shot down by US forces while attempting to strike commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred after Trump said a deal was close this afternoon

The Iranian Foreign Ministry: The highest authorities will examine all aspects of any potential agreement, and we will announce our position in due course.

Netanyahu: Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum, I expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment that any final agreement would include removal of enriched material, dismantling enrichment infrastructure, limiting missile production, and ending Iran's support for its regional proxies

Trump: Operation Kharg Island in Iran is no longer on the table

Trump: The agreement is great for the United States and the Middle East, and I think it will be great for Iran.

Trump: Iran will not buy or develop a nuclear weapon

Trump: I learned that the Iranian Supreme Leader had approved the agreement.

Trump: The signing of the agreement may happen at the beginning of the weekend and will likely take place in Europe.

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz will officially open once the agreement is signed.

Trump: Vance will attend the signing of the agreement with Iran.

Trump, commenting on Iran: I spoke to Netanyahu

Iranian news agency: Given America's acceptance of the text proposed by Iran, the likelihood of Iran agreeing to this text is high.

Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says an Iranian attack targeting radar at Kuwait International Airport causes injuries and serious damage to radar facilities and air traffic management equipment

Iran denies approving any text for an agreement with the U.S., contradicting Trump’s recent announcement, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reports citing an informed source close to the Iranian negotiating team.

Trump calls of Iran strikes, citing progress on deal. "Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly," he says on Truth Social

Iran's Ghalibaf: Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years. You will see a different Iran

Iran's IRGC released footage showing the launch of ballistic missiles toward U.S. bases in the region early this morning following U.S. airstrikes in Iran

The head of the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, commented on Trump's threats: "Their issuance is natural because he lacks real leverage. Trump has not achieved any significant gains, neither in the Ramadan war nor in recent days, and has incurred very high costs without the American people reaping any tangible benefit."

UAE and Iranian officials held face-to-face talks for the first time since the start of the war, seeking to de-escalate tensions - report

In a notable announcement, Iran’s state-backed news agency, Fars, has said that Iranian decision-makers have expanded their list of targets across the region to include “all interests associated with the economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia.” This includes Arab countries as well, per the report

'I'LL REMEMBER THAT KURDS': President Trump blasts Kurdish groups, alleging they intercepted and kept U.S. weapons intended to arm anti-government protesters inside Iran. “We actually sent them weapons and we were very disappointed by the Kurds, to be honest with you. The Kurds let us down. I think they kept them for themselves. I think it's a disgrace. But I'll remember that, Kurds, I'll remember that.” “But they have some guns. Look, even if they had some, they're petrified because this is different. This isn't like in this country.”

Trump to Fox News: I will bomb Iran hard if it fails to sign a deal

Trump: The Iranians are negotiating with us to reach an agreement, but they are arrogant.

Trump: Iran has lost its fleet, air force, radars, all other defenses, and most of its offensive capabilities.

Trump to Fox News: We are talking to Iran

Trump to Fox News: We will destroy the Iranians; they have no navy, no air force, and no air defenses.

Bessent: The Iranian regime will lose the zero-sum game it is playing. Any damage it inflicts on our allies in the Gulf will be paid for with funds extracted from Iranian Accounts. Any tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority will be offset by funds extracted from their accounts. Every attack Iran launches will only deepen the economic and financial consequences it faces

Kuwait’s military says it detected and intercepted 24 hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace over the past 48 hours

Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran “very hard” tonight and threatens to seize Kharg Island and other key oil infrastructure, claiming Washington will take “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas markets

In the shadow of the developments in Iran: The Israeli security cabinet will convene this evening

CENTCOM: U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10 after the vessel violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil, marking the third commercial ship disabled by American forces this week. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) acted against Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer as it attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman. A U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces.

Spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces: The enemy's claims regarding the destruction of our defense systems are false.

Iran and US continue negotiations on preliminary agreement despite military escalation — reports

Bahrain Defense Force: Our air defenses intercepted a number of treacherous Iranian air attacks.

An explosion occurred in the sky over Jordan near the Syrian border in the Suwaida area.

Footage circulating online shows the oil tanker that reported a fire on board at the port of Shinas in Oman.

Ndian Minister of Shipping: Three Indian sailors were killed in an American raid on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.

Kuwaiti Civil Aviation: Air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace returns to normal

Columns of smoke rise from the US Muwaffaq Salti Air Base after it was struck by a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

U.S. Embassy in Jordan: Reports indicate missiles, drones, or rocket-propelled grenades are in Jordanian airspace. Please seek immediate shelter in an elevated location. Stay indoors and pay attention to announcements and warnings from local authorities. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional information as needed.

Iran's IRGC says it launched 12 ballistic missiles at Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base and its command center in Jordan, claiming to have struck locations hosting U.S. F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, as well as other key military facilities, in response to recent U.S. strikes

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has announced a temporary closure of its airspace, with several commercial flights holding over the Persian Gulf, due to ongoing drone and missile attacks by Iran

Explosions heard in Bahrain

Arab media: Ali Al-Salem Air Base, where American troops are stationed in Kuwait, was targeted by Iranian missiles and drones.

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CENTCOM forces struck multiple targets in Iran. Military surveillance, communications, and air defense sites were hit by Marine, Air Force, and Navy precision munitions. The Pentagon framed it as self-defense in response to ongoing Iranian aggression and threats to U.S. forces and commercial shipping in the region

Iran Revolutionary Guard claims it has struck and destroyed 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait in Bahrain in response to US strikes tonight