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Iran live updates: US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies, source says

PHOTO: A still photo from a video released by U.S. Central Command showing what it says are U.S. strikes on  Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island.
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CENTCOM
US intercepts Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, Jon Haworth
Last Updated: June 7, 2026, 1:36 AM

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."

Key Headlines

  • US forces again shoot down Iranian attack drones that threatened Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
  • US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies: Source
  • Iran condemns US attack as 'clear violation' of ceasefire
  • 'Large portion' of Iranian support staff still without World Cup visas
  • 6 killed, 4 wounded in Israeli airstrike targeting Lebanese town of Saksakiyah
  • Israeli airstrike kills two officers, 1 soldier: Lebanese Army
Here's how the news is developing.

Jun 07, 2026 1:36 AM

US forces again shoot down Iranian attack drones that threatened Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

U.S. forces again shot down Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.

In a post on social media, CENTCOM said the U.S. military shot down two Iranian drones.

"American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression," the post stated.

On Friday, CENTCOM said the military shot down four Iranian drones that had been launched toward the strait and then also struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island.


Jun 06, 2026 9:30 PM

US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies: Source

The Treasury Department is planning to use Iranian assets to rebuild and repair for any future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking told ABC News.

“Treasury will utilize all tools available to allow Iranian assets to be made available to our Gulf allies to support rebuilding and repairs for any future damage caused by Iran,” the source said.

PHOTO: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes off his glasses as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2026.
Evan Vucci/Reuters
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes off his glasses as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2026.
Evan Vucci/Reuters


This comes as the administration aims to put increased economic pressure on Iran. The Iranian assets could include frozen assets and ships the U.S. has seized, according to the source.

The administration is reaching out to Gulf allies right now and asking for their evaluation, the source said.

-ABC News' Selina Wang


Jun 06, 2026 4:26 PM

Iran condemns US attack as 'clear violation' of ceasefire

Iran "strongly" condemned U.S. attacks against radar and coastal surveillance facilities in the Sirik area and Qeshm Island, calling it a "clear violation of the April 8 ceasefire."

Iran said the surveillance targeted by the U.S. on Saturday "protects the security of the country's borders and the safety of navigation in international waterways."

"This action, which follows the hostile and provocative behavior of the US regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran, demonstrates the complete disregard of the US ruling authorities for the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter," Iran said in a statement.

"The repeated violation of the ceasefire by the United States once again proves that this country not only lacks the will to reduce tensions and return to the path of stability but also, through its adventurous actions, exposes regional security to serious risks. The US government will bear responsibility for all consequences and repercussions arising from these illegal actions as well as any potential escalation of tensions," Iran said.



Jun 06, 2026 12:10 PM

'Large portion' of Iranian support staff still without World Cup visas

The United States has denied visas to "a large portion" of the support staff for the Iranian national soccer team just days before the World Cup, the Iranian Embassy in Turkey said Saturday.

The embassy's account on X posting, "Why do you not say that visas were denied to a large portion of the managerial and executive staff, technical advisers, and others who are an integral part of any national football team?" replying to the post from the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack.

"By extending your whimsical hostilities against the Iranian nation into the realm of sport, the U.S. government in practice is depriving Iran’s national team of its right to play in the World Cup under normal conditions and without undue pressure and stress," the post says.

Ambassador Barrack's post praised the work of the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for processing the visas for the Iranian team.

"You cannot whitewash conduct that violates FIFA regulations and breaches the United States’ host obligations merely by praising yourselves," the Iranian post said.

The team is scheduled to arrive in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday.

Iran takes on New Zealand on Monday, June 15, in Los Angeles.

-ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge


Jun 06, 2026 10:22 AM

Israeli airstrike kills two officers, 1 soldier: Lebanese Army

The Lebanese Army said that an Israeli airstrike targeting a military vehicle has killed two officers and one soldier, according to a statement released Saturday morning.

Calling it an "aggressive and barbaric raid," officials said the strike hit "a military vehicle on the Kafr Tibnit - Kharbital (Nabatieh) road, resulting in the martyrdom of two officers, with ranks of brigadier general and captain, and a soldier," according to the Lebanese Army.

"The continuation of the Israeli brutal, deliberate, and repeated aggression against Lebanon and its people and army only increases our steadfastness, faith, and determination to confront these aggressive attempts aimed at thwarting all efforts to reach a solution that allows for the restoration of stability, a comprehensive ceasefire, and the Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories," the statement said.


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