US and Iran trade strikes as Trump says Tehran 'wants to make a deal'
US and Iran trade strikes as Trump says Tehran 'wants to make a deal'
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY Mon, June 1, 2026 at 11:36 AM UTC
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The United States and Iran traded strikes on military sites over the weekend and blamed each other for the escalation, further testing a ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the three-month war.
The U.S. military said on Monday, June 1, that it conducted "self-defense" strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Following the latest U.S. bombardments, Iran said it targeted an air base used by American forces.
“Iran really wants to make a deal and it will be a good one for the U.S.A,” President Donald Trump said in an early morning post on social media. The president did not mention the weekend strikes but blasted critics of the war, including those he described as "seemingly unpatriotic Republicans."
"Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end - It always does!" he said.
The Kuwait Army on June 1 said its air defenses were confronting and intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks. The army advised residents in a post on X to “adhere to the security and safety instructions.”
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The latest strikes between Iran and the U.S. comes amid continued diplomatic efforts to end the war. It's unclear how the latest escalation will impact negotiations. Last week, Trump met with his national security team to make "a final determination" on a deal but has not announced any breakthrough. Both sides appear at odds over Iran's nuclear program.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on June 1 accused Washington of shifting its negotiating positions and condemned what he described as a violation of the ceasefire.
As the war drags on, Iran has maintained its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas flows. The conflict has become increasingly unpopular in the U.S. as Americans face higher gas prices at the pump.
Contributing: Reuters
Christopher Cann is a national news reporter at USA TODAY. Contact him at ccann@usatoday.com or follow him on X @Chris__Cann.
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