Middle East: US launches new round of attacks on Iran
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The US has launched a new series of strikes on Iran, citing "unwarranted and continued aggression." President Trump stated the US would "hit Iran hard." Iran's president vowed to "stand firm." The UN warned of a potential "full war."
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The US has launched new strikes on Iran in response to Tehran's "unwarranted and continued aggression." This follows earlier rounds of strikes and retaliatory attacks between the two nations. The UN has warned of the risk of a "full war."
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Middle East: US launches new round of attacks on Iran
Published 06/10/2026Published June 10, 2026
US Central Command said it hit new targets in Iran in response to Tehran's "unwarranted and continued aggression." Iranian state media is reporting blasts in several parts of the country. Follow DW for more.
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What you need to know
US military says it has launched a new round of strikes on Iran
Trump earlier said US will soon strike Iran 'very hard' amid escalating violence
UN secretary-general says there is a risk of a 'lesser fire' becoming a 'full war'
The US has blamed Iran for the crash of an attack helicopter off Oman and had carried out an earlier round of strikes on Iranian sites
In response, Iran had responded with attacks of its own on US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait
Here is a rundown of the main events from the Iran war and across the Middle East conflict on Wednesday, June 10, 2026:
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Further retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Très probable · En quelques jours
Increased volatility in global oil prices.
Très probable · Immédiat
Intensified diplomatic efforts by the UN to broker a ceasefire.
Probable · En quelques semaines
Questions ouvertes
- What specific "key facilities" in Iran are being targeted?
- What will be Iran's next move in retaliation?
- Will the UN Security Council take further action?
- What is the current status of the peace deal negotiations?
