US Launches Harsh Air Strikes on Iran After Trump Warns of 'Very Hard' Response
On June 10, 2026, the United States launched a second night of air strikes on Iran, following President Donald Trump's warning that Tehran would be hit 'very hard' if a peace deal was not finalized. The strikes came amid escalating tensions and Iran's vow of retaliation. The US claimed the attacks were in response to Iran's alleged downing of an Apache helicopter.
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TASS reports the strikes were in response to Iran's alleged downing of an Apache helicopter, while RFE RL and BBC World report the strikes followed a deal aimed at ending more than three months of war.
The US president explained the upcoming strikes by Iran’s alleged downing of American helicopter Apache
US armed forces launched a second night of air strikes on Iran late on June 10, just hours after President Donald Trump warned Tehran it would be hit 'very hard' if a deal aimed at ending more than three months of war is not finalized.
The US president warns Iran 'will have to pay the price' for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
Al-Jazeera reports the US claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and threatens to bomb civilian infrastructure, while other sources focus on military strikes and diplomatic tensions.
US president claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and renews threats to bomb the country's civilian infrastructure.
US armed forces launched a second night of air strikes on Iran late on June 10, just hours after President Donald Trump warned Tehran it would be hit 'very hard' if a deal aimed at ending more than three months of war is not finalized.
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US armed forces launched a second night of air strikes on Iran late on June 10, just hours after President Donald Trump warned Tehran it would be hit "very hard" if a deal aimed at ending more than three months of war is not finalized.
US President Donald Trump said US forces would attack Iran again "very hard." The statement came after hostilities escalated between US and Iranian forces. Follow DW for more.
The US president explained the upcoming strikes by Iran’s alleged downing of American helicopter Apache
US president claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and renews threats to bomb the country's civilian infrastructure.
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.