US Fires 49 Tomahawks at Iran as Second Day of Strikes Hits Hormuz Strait

The United States and Iran engaged in a second day of military exchanges near the Hormuz Strait on local time June 11, escalating the conflict in the region. Early June 11 around 6am Korean time, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced additional defensive strikes on multiple targets inside Iran, describing the action as a response to Iran's unjust and ongoing provocations. The exchanges mark an intensification of hostilities in the strategically vital Hormuz Strait area, a critical global oil transit route.

US Central Command Launches 49 Tomahawk Missiles at Iranian Targets

US Central Command stated early June 11 that it initiated additional defensive strikes against multiple targets inside Iran. President Trump told Fox News that the US military fired 49 Tomahawk missiles at Iran. Fox News reported some targets were located approximately 65 kilometers from Tehran, while other targets were positioned along Iran's western coastal region bordering the Persian Gulf. Explosions were reported in multiple locations including Qeshm Island and Kish Island near the Hormuz Strait, as well as Alborz and Karaj west of Tehran. Trump stated the bombing would stop soon but added that if Iran does not sign the agreement proposed by the US negotiating team, "I will bomb them to pieces tomorrow night."

Iran Strikes 18 US Military Bases in Middle East

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks on 18 US military bases in the Middle East on June 11, according to Reuters and other foreign media. The IRGC stated in an announcement that it used 12 ballistic missiles to strike Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, where F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets and major US military assets are deployed, claiming it destroyed numerous facilities and multiple fighter aircraft. Iran also attacked the US 5th Fleet base in Bahrain and the US Air Force base in Harir in northern Iraq.

Iran Fully Closes Hormuz Strait to All Vessel Traffic

Iran fully closed the Hormuz Strait again on June 11 after recently permitting passage for some tankers. The Iranian military stated that all vessels attempting to pass through the strait will become targets for firing.

FAQ

How many Tomahawk missiles did the US fire at Iran on June 11?

President Trump stated in a Fox News interview that the US military fired 49 Tomahawk missiles at Iran on June 11.

Which US military bases did Iran attack on June 11?

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked 18 US military bases in the Middle East, including Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, the US 5th Fleet base in Bahrain, and the US Air Force base in Harir in northern Iraq, using 12 ballistic missiles according to IRGC statements.

What did Iran announce regarding the Hormuz Strait on June 11?

Iran fully closed the Hormuz Strait on June 11 and announced that all vessels attempting to pass through the strait will become targets for firing.