Day 121 | Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after renewed attacks

Several large commercial ships have crossed the southern section of the Strait of Hormuz toward Gulf ports, signaling a growing tendency to use a route running close to Oman’s coastline, according to CNN.

The report said the vessels included two oil tankers, two liquefied natural gas carriers, and a container ship that all entered the Gulf on Sunday using the same passage.

The ‘Israeli’ Foreign Ministry said Iran’s government is fueling chaos and instability across the region, stretching from Lebanon to the Strait of Hormuz, and accused it of exporting conflict and undermining peace efforts.

In a statement, the ministry said Iran’s policies contribute to ongoing regional tensions and pose a threat to stability, adding that Tehran remains opposed to diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation.

The US military is reportedly studying the possibility of establishing new bases in ‘Israel’ as part of a broader review of its deployment strategy in the Middle East, according to the Walla news site.

The report said the review is examining how US forces are positioned across the region, though no final decisions have been announced.

It added that the potential expansion is still under consideration within a wider reassessment of American military presence and operational readiness in the Middle East.

Three Palestinian fighters were killed, including Mansour Sami Mahmoud Shahtout, in an ‘Israeli’ air raid that struck central Gaza on Friday, according to military statements.

The ‘Israeli’ army said the men were travelling in a vehicle while armed, claiming they posed a threat to its troops operating in the area.

It added that the naval unit involved in the strike operates under Hamas’s military wing and is responsible for planning and directing attacks against ‘Israeli’ forces in Gaza and within ‘Israel’.

An undisclosed meeting between the chief of staff of the 'Israeli' military and the commander of US Central Command focused primarily on Iran, according to The Jerusalem Post.

The report said the CENTCOM commander had also been expected to visit northern areas but canceled the trip amid escalating clashes between the United States and Iran linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

It added that the 'Israeli' chief of staff and the head of strategic planning participated extensively in discussions and coordination meetings with the US military leadership.

The ‘Israeli’ army said an officer was killed and a soldier injured during combat operations in southern Lebanon, as cross-border clashes continue to intensify.

In a brief statement, the military confirmed the casualties occurred in active fighting in the south but did not immediately provide further operational details.

US Central Command targeted several new Iranian military sites in the Strait of Hormuz overnight on Saturday, including positions that had not previously been struck, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing a source familiar with the operation.

According to the report, the targets included newly established Iranian facilities, as well as surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and mine-laying capabilities.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Baghdad opposes any expansion of the conflict in the Gulf and rejects attacks on Iran, stressing that disputes should be resolved through dialogue rather than military escalation.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Baghdad, Hussein described it as regrettable that Iran had become the target of war and aggression. He said Iraq had previously played an important role in bridging differences between Tehran and Washington, but those efforts had ultimately failed to prevent the conflict.

Hussein also called for implementing the parties' understandings to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the maritime blockade on Iran.

Iran is frustrated by Oman's decision to open a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has reduced Tehran's leverage over the strategic waterway, the Financial Times reported, citing a diplomat.

According to the report, mediators are engaged in talks with the parties involved in the conflict in an effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent further escalation in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iraq's government and people have consistently supported Iran during the recent conflict, thanking Baghdad for what he described as its solidarity.

Speaking alongside his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad, Araghchi said the Iranian people were victims of "'Israeli'" and US aggression, adding that the Iraqi people had always stood by their "Iranian brothers" throughout the conflict.

Two attack drones approached the US naval base in Bahrain, according to a US official cited by The Washington Post.

The official said one of the drones was intercepted and destroyed by a ground-based air defense system, while the second crashed in a remote area of the airport. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

Jordan strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two countries' sovereignty, a threat to their security and territorial integrity, and a serious escalation that breaches international law and the UN Charter.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed Jordan's full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, affirming its support for all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and the safety of their citizens and residents.

Kuwait's military said it intercepted two ballistic missiles detected in the country's airspace early Sunday, adding that the projectiles were dealt with in accordance with approved operational procedures.

The armed forces said the incident caused no material damage or casualties.

Separately, Kuwait's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it described as Iran's latest attack on the country, calling it a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty. The ministry said the incident was part of what it described as repeated Iranian aggression and reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to protecting its security and territorial integrity.

Iran's Foreign Ministry said strengthening relations with Iraq will remain at the top of Tehran's foreign policy priorities, citing the deep cultural and historical ties between the two neighboring countries.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold talks in Baghdad with Iraq's president, prime minister, and foreign minister during his visit.

The ministry said the meetings will focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and reinforcing relations between the two countries.

Flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport are operating according to their scheduled timetable, the airport's public relations director said, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency.

The official said airport operations remain normal, with arrivals and departures continuing as scheduled despite heightened regional tensions.

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it described as repeated Iranian attacks on the country, calling them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and international law.

In a statement, the ministry warned that the attacks undermine ongoing regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and challenge the international community's push for stability.

Kuwait said it reserves the full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, preserve its security and stability, and protect its citizens and residents.

The statement came after Iran said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, claiming the strike was aimed at US forces following US attacks on Iran's coastal region, which Washington said were carried out in response to assaults on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the country's response would be stronger than before if the "enemy" violates the ceasefire, warning that any future breach would be met with increased force.

In a statement, the Guards said they do not trust the "enemy," describing it as deceptive and warning that it could take action at any stage, including during ongoing negotiations.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry said a residential building in Muharraq Governorate sustained material damage following what it described as an Iranian attack, with no casualties reported.

The ministry said emergency teams responded to the site and confirmed that no injuries or fatalities had been recorded. Authorities are continuing to assess the damage while security agencies remain on alert amid heightened regional tensions.

Bahrain's Defense Force said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian missile attacks targeting the kingdom, adding that all military units remain on the highest level of combat readiness to protect the country.

In a statement, the military accused Iran of carrying out "deliberate" missile and drone attacks against civilians and civilian property, describing the strikes as a continuation of what it called Tehran's hostile actions.

Bahrain said the use of missiles and drones against civilian areas constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and reaffirmed that its armed forces are fully prepared to defend the kingdom against any further attacks.

CENTCOM releases footage of earlier today of what it says are US Navy and Air Force fighter jets carrying strikes on 10 Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz

The strikes were retaliation for “Iran's drone attack on M/T Kiku,” according to the statement.

U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes tonight on 10 Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz for Iran's drone attack on M/T Kiku. pic.twitter.com/Z0TLZRqmF6

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 28, 2026