On Thursday the 11th of June, 2026, both Iran and the US stated diametrically opposite over the ‘closure’ or ‘remains open’ status of the Strait of Hormuz.
The United continued to bombard targets in Iran, a second consecutive night of what it described as “self-defence” strikes hitting Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz thus further escalating tensions in West Asia.
US Central Command said the strikes targeted air defence, radar, and surveillance facilities in southern Iran, including sites used to monitor maritime traffic.
Explosions were reported in and around Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island, as the confrontation entered a more dangerous phase.
In response to the American attacks, Iran unleased its missiles and drones several US military facilities across the region, calling them retaliation for the latest American action.
Iranian military authorities also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to commercial shipping and warned that vessels attempting to pass through could be targeted.
However, the United States rejected the claim, insisting that commercial traffic continued to move through the strait and denying reports of any US naval vessels being struck.
The conflicting statements have increased uncertainty in global energy markets, with oil prices rising amid fears of possible disruption to energy supplies.
The military confrontation is now spreading beyond Iran’s borders. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it launched missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation for the latest American strikes.
Iranian state media was reporting that 12 ballistic missiles were fired at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, with Tehran claiming damage to military facilities and aircraft shelters.
However, neither Jordan nor the United States has confirmed those claims.
Reports from the region says that air defence systems were activated and interceptions were carried out.
Kuwait airport was shut down albeit temporarily, as a precaution after reporting hostile aerial targets in its airspace, while Bahrain issued security alerts and reported interceptions of incoming drones.
Reports from Bahrain said drone debris fell in residential areas after interceptions, causing minor damage and injuries.
Governments in West Asia are urging residents to follow civil defence instructions as authorities monitor the rapidly evolving situation.
With military activity reported across multiple countries and the security of key shipping lanes under strain, fears are growing that the conflict could enter a more unpredictable and dangerous phase.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Jordan issued an emergency advisory warning of missiles, drones and rockets in Jordanian airspace and urged citizens to seek shelter and remain indoors.
The embassy advised residents to closely monitor official alerts as regional security conditions continue to deteriorate.
In Lebanon, local media reported an Israeli strike near Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley.
There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military.
The incident comes as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in Lebanon continues despite diplomatic efforts.
