U.S. and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on June 11, 2026, as both nations exchanged fresh strikes for a second consecutive day. President Trump ordered Tomahawk missile attacks on Iranian military installations near the Strait of Hormuz following the downing of a U.S. helicopter. Tehran retaliated with drone and missile strikes against U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while officially closing the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, triggering a global energy crisis.
Casualties reported: 13