Donald Trump Warns of Immediate Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Collapses
US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday, June 11, that American forces would strike Iran "very hard tonight," marking a sharp escalation in tensions across the Middle East. The warning came as Iran declared a previous ceasefire "practically meaningless" following recent US military actions.
In remarks shared on social media, Trump claimed that Iran's naval, radar, and air defense capabilities had already been significantly degraded. He also indicated that key Iranian oil infrastructure could be targeted in upcoming military operations.
The escalation follows statements from Tehran's Foreign Ministry, which asserted that recent US military strikes had effectively nullified the ceasefire established on April 8. Tehran condemned the attacks as unlawful violations of international law and the UN Charter, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for the consequences.
In a separate statement, the Iranian ministry condemned what it termed "criminal attacks" by the United States and urged United Nations member states to oppose the actions. The ministry warned that international silence would contribute to further instability and insecurity in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also raised the issue during a telephone call with European Union foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas, arguing that the US strikes had undermined the ceasefire framework.
Meanwhile, regional tensions intensified overnight after Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The strikes drew sharp condemnation from several Gulf nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia warned that continued attacks would deepen regional tensions and urged all parties to prioritize diplomacy. The Kingdom also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations facilitated by Pakistan alongside mediation efforts led by Qatar.
Kuwait denounced the strikes as an assault on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring states. In a separate statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks directed at its own territory and asserted the country’s right to take necessary measures to defend its facilities.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi warned that repeated attacks on Gulf and Arab states posed a direct threat to regional security. He stated that targeting civilian infrastructure undermined efforts to achieve peace and called for an immediate reduction in tensions.