US Military Confirms Attack On Oil Tanker In Gulf of Oman
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on June 10 that its forces had targeted a Palauan-flagged oil tanker in the Sea of Oman and prevented it from continuing its journey.
The tanker, named Stabello, was traveling in the Sea of Oman on the evening of June 9 while, according to the United States, transporting oil from Iran in violation of the naval blockade, CENTCOM said in a statement.
The Indian Foreign Ministry announced that three Indian nationals were missing after the tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman.
According to CENTCOM, the crew of the tanker failed to heed warnings from US forces so a US military aircraft used guided munitions to target the ship's engine room and disable it.
CENTCOM described the action as the second such operation in two days.
The military agency also announced that since the naval blockade began, US forces have disabled eight vessels deemed as "violators," diverted 134 ships, and allowed 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass.
CENTCOM did not release further details about the tanker's cargo or its final destination.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that India summoned a senior US diplomat to the Foreign Ministry in New Delhi following the attack.
Citing Indian sources familiar with the matter, Reuters wrote that the Indian government conveyed its "strong protest" to Jason Meeks, the US deputy ambassador to the country, over the attack on the tanker.
US House Passes Bill To Cut Off Western Technology Flowing Into Iranian Drones
WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at preventing American and allied technology from ending up in Iranian-made drones used in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East.
The measure, known as the Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act (H.R. 2505), passed the House late on June 9 under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically reserved for broadly supported legislation.
The bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop new strategies to identify and disrupt supply chains enabling Iran to acquire critical technologies used in its drone program.
Supporters told RFE/RL the legislation addresses a persistent problem: Western-made electronic components continue to be found in Iranian drones despite existing sanctions and export controls.
"Iranian drones are being used to terrorize civilians and attack Americans and US allies around the world," said Representative Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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US Military Confirms Attack On Oil Tanker In Gulf of Oman
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on June 10 that its forces had targeted a Palauan-flagged oil tanker in the Sea of Oman and prevented it from continuing its journey.
The tanker, named Stabello, was traveling in the Sea of Oman on the evening of June 9 while, according to the United States, transporting oil from Iran in violation of the naval blockade, CENTCOM said in a statement.
The Indian Foreign Ministry announced that three Indian nationals were missing after the tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman.
According to CENTCOM, the crew of the tanker failed to heed warnings from US forces so a US military aircraft used guided munitions to target the ship's engine room and disable it.
CENTCOM described the action as the second such operation in two days.
The military agency also announced that since the naval blockade began, US forces have disabled eight vessels deemed as "violators," diverted 134 ships, and allowed 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass.
CENTCOM did not release further details about the tanker's cargo or its final destination.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that India summoned a senior US diplomat to the Foreign Ministry in New Delhi following the attack.
Citing Indian sources familiar with the matter, Reuters wrote that the Indian government conveyed its "strong protest" to Jason Meeks, the US deputy ambassador to the country, over the attack on the tanker.
Trump Vows To Hit Iran 'Very Hard' If No Deal Made
President Donald Trump said the United States is going to attack Iran "very hard" if a peace deal is not finalized.
"We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard," Trump told reporters at the White House on June 10.
The president said Iran would be hit the same day, citing Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Trump also claimed the United States has been taking oil out of Iran.
"I'm just announcing today for the first time, but we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil, millions of barrels every night," Trump said, adding that Iran "just figured it out."
On the negotiations with Iran, Trump added: "We want a deal that is meaningful, we want a deal that works. We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along, they keep playing us for suckers."
Trump said Iran has already agreed to not develop a nuclear weapon, but the agreement still needs to be signed.
Earlier, Trump said Iran's military has been "completely defeated," warning Tehran would "pay the price" for taking "too long to negotiate a deal" with Washington.
His comments came soon after the United States said it launched "self-defense" strikes against Iran on June 9 in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter by Iranian forces over the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, Iran said on June 10 that it had launched strikes at US bases in the region.
IAEA Approves Resolution Calling On Iran To Declare Enriched Uranium
The UN nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board of governors has approved a US-backed resolution demanding Iran declare its remaining stockpile of enriched uranium and allow inspectors into the country.
Israel and the United States damaged or destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites during a bombing campaign in June 2025. In response, Tehran halted inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
According to the IAEA, around 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity -- enough to develop nuclear weapons -- remains unaccounted for.
The June 10 resolution drawn up by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany said it is "essential and urgent" that Iran "without delay" provides the IAEA with "complete information on nuclear material inventories and design information for facilities."
The dilution or removal of Iran's highly enriched uranium from the country has been a major sticking point in peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
US, Allies Condemn Iran's Alleged 'Lethal Plotting' In Europe, North America
The United States and its allies condemned what they said were alleged Iranian plots to kill dissidents, journalists, and members of Jewish communities in Europe, North America, and Australia.
"We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," said a joint statement published by the US State Department on June 10.
The statement said the intelligence branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the Intelligence Ministry, and the Quds Force -- the foreign branch of the IRGC -- were involved in "lethal plotting and other malign actions."
Washington and its allies also condemned recent attacks in Europe claimed by Harakat Ashab Al-Yamin Al-Islamia, a pro-Iranian Islamist group with suspected links to the IRGC. The group claimed responsibility for the stabbing of two Jewish men in London in April.
"Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the joint statement said.
Signatories included the United States, the United Kingdom, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Reports: Qatari Delegation Visits Tehran To 'Resolve Difference' Between Iran, US
A Qatari negotiating team has reportedly traveled to Tehran on June 10 to address ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
Citing a diplomat familiar with the trip, the AFP news agency wrote that the Qatari delegation traveled to Tehran "after consulting with the United States" to meet with Iranian officials "to fill the remaining gaps."
Iranian media have also confirmed the Qataris' visit to Tehran. ISNA wrote that the delegation arrived in Tehran on June 10 for "discussions and exchange of views on bilateral relations and regional developments."
Since the cease-fire between Iran and the United States, Pakistan has led peace talks between Tehran and Washington as the main mediator. In recent weeks, Qatar has also tried to facilitate an understanding as another mediator.
The Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran came hours after Washington and Tehran exchanged fire after the downing of a US military helicopter.
Trump Warns Iran Will 'Pay The Price' For Taking Too Long To Reach Deal
US President Donald Trump says that Iran's military has been "completely defeated," warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for taking "too long to negotiate a deal" with Washington, as tensions between the two countries continued to escalate.
In a post on Truth Social on June 10, Trump described Iran's armed forces as "a complete and total mess," claiming that much of the country's navy and air force "doesn't even exist anymore."
He also asserted that Iran was "all talk and no action" and called the country the "Bully of the Middle East."
The remarks came after US forces carried out strikes on Iranian air-defense, radar, and surveillance sites late on June 9 near the Strait of Hormuz that Washington said were in response to the downing of a US Apache helicopter.
Iran subsequently launched missiles and drones toward US-linked targets in Jordan and across the Persian Gulf, though U.S. officials said most were intercepted.
Despite the latest exchange of attacks, Trump has repeatedly maintained that a negotiated agreement with Tehran remains possible.
Nonetheless, in a separate interview with Fox News on June 10, Trump said he was close to authorizing additional strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran refused to sign an agreement.
Reuters also reported that Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran on June 10 after consultations with Washington in an effort to finalize a deal.
According to Fox News, Trump said Iran still had an opportunity to reach an agreement, but suggested further military action remained an option if negotiations continued to stall.
Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
Iran Says Future Of Talks With US Under Review
Tehran says it is assessing whether negotiations with the United States can continue following the latest military confrontation between the two countries.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on June 10 that the impact of the recent military clashes on talks with Washington would have to be evaluated.
"This needs to be examined. Diplomacy and the battlefield are not separate matters; they exist alongside and complement one another," Baghaei said.
"Given last night's developments, we need to assess the situation," he added. "The diplomatic process does not take place in a vacuum, and any diplomatic process requires at least a minimum environment in which it can move forward."
The remarks came after the US military carried out strikes in southern Iran overnight in response to the downing of an American Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman on June 9.
Iran, in turn, responded by launching missiles at several countries in the region.
Despite the latest exchange of hostilities, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said in recent weeks that an agreement with Iran remains within reach.
With reporting by RFE/RL's Radio Farda
Limited Strikes, Larger Signal: What The US Attack On Iran Reveals
WASHINGTON -- The US strikes on Iranian air defense and radar systems appear intended as a limited warning to Tehran rather than the opening salvo of a broader military campaign, according to senior US officials and regional security experts.
The attacks targeted several Iranian air defense and radar systems, with another US official telling RFE/RL that the operation was "ongoing" and focused on air defenses and radar installations. Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations across Hormozgan Province, including Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Minab, and on Qeshm Island.
The strikes come at a delicate moment in US-Iran relations, as the Trump administration continues to pursue negotiations with Tehran despite rising military tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Multiple US officials briefing reporters emphasized that they do not expect the military action to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts.
One senior official said that President Donald Trump still believes a peace agreement with Iran remains achievable, saying that "nothing changes where the deal stands right now" and describing an agreement as "still close."
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Iran Targets US Bases Across Gulf After American Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had launched missile and drone attacks on a US military base in Jordan and other American-linked targets across the Persian Gulf on June 10 in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian military installations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media reported that the attacks targeted the US Al Azraq base in Jordan, as well as sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The Revolutionary Guards said they struck facilities including aircraft hangars and a command center and warned they were prepared to deliver a "crushing and decisive" response to any further US action.
The attacks followed a US operation against nearly 20 Iranian air-defense, radar, and surveillance sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes came after President Donald Trump said Iran was responsible for the downing of a US Apache helicopter a day earlier and vowed a "very powerful" response.
Jordan's military said it intercepted and destroyed five missiles headed toward Al-Azraq, while Bahrain and Kuwait reported engaging incoming aerial threats.
A US official said preliminary assessments indicated that nearly all Iranian missiles and drones had been intercepted, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage to American facilities.
The exchanges mark one of the most serious escalations since Washington and Tehran agreed to a cease-fire in April.