Overview
- A U.S. AH-64 Apache crashed near the coast of Oman in mid‑June and both U.S. and Iranian forces traded limited strikes afterward, with CENTCOM saying its retaliatory operation inside southern Iran has concluded.
- U.S. officials told media about 20 targets were hit in southern Iran during the U.S. operation and U.S. forces remain on alert to respond to any new Iranian actions.
- President Trump said he canceled planned further strikes on Thursday because Iran's leadership agreed to the content of negotiations and a signing could come as soon as the weekend, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said details are not final and red lines remain.
- The IAEA Board approved a resolution demanding Iran clarify the location and fate of remaining enriched uranium and restore inspector access, with the vote 21 in favor, 3 against and 10 abstentions.
- A 22‑country statement formally accused Iranian intelligence organs of overseas attacks and the U.S. House passed a bill ordering agencies to identify and cut Western technology flows to Iranian drones, steps that raise export controls and regional economic risks including for Strait of Hormuz shipping.