Iran Updates: U.S. will hit Iran "hard" again after "playing us for suckers," Trump says - CBS News

Follow updates on the war in the Middle East for Thursday, June 11, here. See earlier developments below.

What to know about the Iran war:

- U.S. Central Command said the it had launched another round of strikes on Iran after President Trump said Wednesday that Tehran had "taken too long to negotiate a deal" and would "pay the price."

- Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming strikes with both countries activating their air defense systems, while the Jordanian military said it had intercepted 20 Iranian missiles heading towards an area hosting an American military base.

- Mr. Trump told reporters earlier at the White House he would hit Iran "hard" as the ceasefire between the countries appeared to crumble with an earlier exchange of fire sparked by the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also told reporters, "If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs. And we're very good at it."

U.S. reportedly strikes cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman

An Iranian cargo vessel has been struck by U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman early on Thursday, according the governor of Sirik country who was quoted Iran's semi-official state news agency Mehr news.

The 150-ton cargo dhow, which is traditionally made of wood, was reported to have been carrying essential goods when it was struck five nautical miles off the port of Khasab.

The governor of Sirik also reportedly said the five crew members on board were rescued by nearby vessels and transferred to Oman.

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U.S.-Iran negotiations still ongoing despite escalation, Pakistani official says

Pakistan's foreign ministry said Thursday the country's leaders were still engaged in mediation efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war despite a surge in conflict, calling for a "negotiated settlement".

"It is hard to be an optimist in the new exchange of hostilities. We haven't lost hope, we remain engaged," foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi told journalists.

"Let's not draw curtains on Pakistan's mediation approach," he added.

The United States launched new attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as U.S. leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war.

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Twenty Iranian missiles intercepted, Jordanian military says

The Jordanian military said it had intercepted 20 Iranian missiles launched towards Azraq, where an American military base is located, on Thursday.

In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said aircraft had intercepted and shot down the missiles but no injuries or damage had been reported as a result of falling debris.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said earlier in the day it had targeted the "Al-Azraq Air Base and its control center, using 12 ballistic missiles," as quoted by the Tasnim news agency.

The attacks come after U.S. Central Command announced it had carried out more strikes against Iranian targets in the early hours of Thursday.

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Young girl reportedly injured in Bahrain after Iranian drone interception

An 11-year-old girl sustained minor injuries after an Iranian drone was intercepted over Bahrain on Thursday, according to the country's Ministry of Interior.

In a social media post, the Ministry of Interior said falling debris from an Iranian drone intercepted over Bahrain had also caused damage to houses and set fire to cars in Hamad Town and Manama.

Earlier in the day, Bahrain reported incoming attacks from Iran as Tehran retaliated against U.S. strikes in the early hours of Thursday. Iran has previously targeted American bases in the country.

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Three Indian mariners killed after U.S. strikes oil tanker, Indian official says

An Indian official said Thursday three Indian mariners were killed on board a tanker targeted by the U.S. military over allegedly violating America's blockade on Iran.

In a social media statement India's Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced the three mariners' deaths in the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello.