Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06pm on 10 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran “hard” again on June 10, signaling further military action after recent exchanges between the two countries. Trump's remarks followed US retaliatory strikes linked to Iran’s alleged involvement in the downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US-linked military facilities in the region. The escalating confrontation has raised fears of a wider regional conflict, disrupted energy markets, and complicated ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. (PC: AP)