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What you need to know
- The US has blamed the crash of an attack helicopter off Oman on Iran and carried out strikes on Iranian sites
- Iran has responded with attacks of its own on US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait
- Jordan has also reported shooting down five Iranian missiles headed for a base hosting US forces
- The renewed hostilities come after Iran and Israel exchanged fire for the first time since an April 8 ceasefire went into effect
Here is a rundown of the main events from the Iran war and the wider Middle East conflict on Wednesday, June 10, 2026:
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Skip next section READ: Is Israel spying on the US?06/10/2026June 10, 2026
READ: Is Israel spying on the US?
US media have reported that the Pentagon now considers Israel to pose a major espionage threat.
Both Washington and Israel, which, at least on the surface, are steadfast allies, have denied the reports.
But recent history has many examples showing that spying among allies is by no means uncommon.
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Cargo vessel off Yemen comes under fire — British military
Security guards on a cargo vessel 88 nautical miles (163 kilometers) southwest of Yemen’s port town of Balhaf have exchanged fire with armed people on a small vessel, the British military reported on Wednesday.
The cargo vessel reported being approached by a small boat carrying six armed people before the incident, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a maritime security organization sponsored by the Royal Navy.
The craft turned away after the exchange of fire, it said.
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility.
However, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have said they will resume attacking ships affiliated with Israel, while Somali pirates have also stepped up their activities.
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Jordan reports downing five Iranian missiles
Jordan reported on Wednesday that it had shot down five incoming missiles launched by Iran.
Iran said the missiles targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which has hosted American F-35 fighter jets and other aircraft.
According to a statement from the Jordanian military carried by the state-run Petra news agency, there were no injuries in the attack.
https://p.dw.com/p/5F6ymSkip next section What is the latest in the Mideast conflict?06/10/2026June 10, 2026
What is the latest in the Mideast conflict?
A current flare-up in hostilities between the United States and Iran is highlighting the fragility of a ceasefire in place since April 8. The renewed strikes come after Iran and Israel also traded fire for the first time since the truce went into effect.
Here is a rundown of the main recent events:
- US Central Command announces strikes on Iran after downing of US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz
- US President Donald Trump had earlier threatened an attack on Iran over the helicopter shootdown
- After several rounds of strikes, the US military said it completed its operation
- Fresh Iranian attacks reported on US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain
- Iran’s foreign minister in response to US strikes: ‘Leave our region if you want to be safe’
https://p.dw.com/p/5F6qlSkip next section Welcome to our coverage06/10/2026June 10, 2026
Welcome to our coverage
Timothy Jones | Natalie Muller Editor
You join our coverage of events in the Middle East as an April ceasefire in the over-three-month conflict between the US and Iran appears ever more fragile.
The US carried out strikes on Iran overnight after a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, although it is not clear that Iran intentionally downed the aircraft.
The two crew members were rescued unhurt.
Iran has responded, carrying out aerial attacks on sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
This comes as Israel says it launched several strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday in response to attacks on northern Israel by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
Read on to stay abreast of the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, now in its fourth month.
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