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Iran live updates: US shoots down 2 Iranian drones attempting to strike ships in Strait of Hormuz

However, Trump says an Iran agreement could be signed as soon as this weekend.

ByDavid Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith Deliso
Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 12:27 AM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

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Here's how the news is developing.
Jun 11, 2026, 6:57 AM EDT

Iranian body says Strait of Hormuz 'completely closed' following latest strikes

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) -- a newly created Iranian entity set up to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees for vessels transiting the waterway -- said in a post on X on Friday that the Strait would be closed "until further notice."

The PGSA's announcement comes after U.S. Central Command denied reports of the Strait's closure overnight.

The PGSA cited "tensions caused by the aggressive U.S. forces" and an announcement by the Iranian armed forces for the decision to close the waterway. It asked "applicants who have obtained transit permits to remain patient and await further notice."

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 11, 2026.
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-ABC News' Somayeh Malekian

Jun 11, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT

Tehran says overnight US strikes render ceasefire 'meaningless'

Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday condemning overnight U.S. attacks as a "flagrant violation" of international law that "effectively rendered the April 8 ceasefire meaningless."

According to the statement published by the official Islamic Republic News Agency, the ministry warned that the U.S. administration would bear responsibility for the "extremely dangerous consequences" resulting from any escalation.

A plume of smoke rises in Karaj, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released June 11, 2026, after Iranian news agencies reported explosions in several cities across the country.
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-ABC News’ Somayeh Malekian

Jun 11, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT

1 child injured, fires reported in Bahrain after reported drone interception

Bahrain's Interior Ministry said in a post to X on Thursday that an 11-year-old girl sustained "minor injuries" caused by falling drone debris after air defenses intercepted the latest Iranian attack on the Gulf kingdom.

Vehicles caught fire and houses were damaged in Hamad Town and the capital Manama due falling debris, the ministry said in a post to X.

Jun 10, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT

US intercepts Iranian missiles, no immediate reports of damage to US facilities: Official

The U.S. has intercepted Iranian missiles fired in the region overnight but at the moment there does not appear to have been any major damage or impacts at U.S. facilities, according to a U.S. official.

-ABC News' Luis Martinez

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