Summary: President Trump says talks with Iran are continuing while maintaining military pressure and a maritime blockade, asserting "we have all the power." Initial talks in Pakistan failed to reach a settlement; the ceasefire was extended indefinitely. Renewed exchanges of strikes in early June injured civilians in Iran, briefly closed airspace, and prompted warnings from both sides even as diplomatic contacts and phone calls continue.
Trump: “We Have All the Power” — Ceasefire Extended as U.S., Israel and Iran Continue Talks Amid Fresh Strikes
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President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are ongoing even as he reiterated U.S. military and economic pressure, telling ABC News, “We have all the power.” The dispute has included large-scale joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, a two-week ceasefire declared after Feb. 28 combat operations, and renewed exchanges of fire in early June.
Ghaith Alsayed/AP Photo - PHOTO: Farmers spray water in a burned agricultural field next to a projectile near the town of Najha, Syria, June 8, 2026, after debris from Iranian missile launches during the Iran-Israel conflict fell in the area.
Timeline Of Recent Events
Feb. 28: The U.S. announced "major combat operations" against Iran, describing joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on military, government and infrastructure sites.
AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment near the village of Kfar Tibnit as seen from nearby Marjayoun (Marjeyoun) in southern Lebanon, on June 6, 2026.
April: Initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan did not produce a peace agreement; Trump later said the ceasefire would be extended indefinitely and that a U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until negotiations conclude.
Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: People cross the street past a large billboard showing portraits of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) and slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) in central Tehran on June 8, 2026.
June 8 Developments
7:57 PM — Trump on Negotiations: In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an interview with ABC News, Trump urged Netanyahu to "use his judgment" but warned against actions that could derail talks. He downplayed the complexity of negotiations, saying he believes the party with the most power will prevail: "We have all the power." Trump also cautioned that renewed, wide-scale military action would be costly and could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for an extended period.
Mohamad Torokman/Reuters - PHOTO: This photo shows Israeli anti-air defenses intercepting a missile as seen from Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on June 8, 2026.
Trump suggested that large-scale destruction of Iran’s infrastructure would force a costly reconstruction effort — "new bridges, new power plants" — and quipped about long-term access to Iranian oil, remarks that drew criticism for their bluntness.
4:41 PM — Warning to Netanyahu: In an Axios interview, Trump said he warned Netanyahu he could be "on [his] own very soon" if Israel resumed full-scale war after weekend strikes. Trump said he urged restraint and said he limited an Israeli strike after receiving late notice. He also said regional leaders called him urging de-escalation and that Iranian contacts indicated a willingness to stop if Israel did the same.
Other Morning Updates: Iran's state broadcaster reported that airspace was returning to normal after a temporary closure that led to widespread flight cancellations (Mashhad remained open to handle Hajj returns). Iran’s emergency services reported 15 injured in Israeli strikes, and Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya headquarters announced a suspension of active operations while warning that any further aggression would prompt stronger retaliation.
Military Movements And Risks
Israeli officials said Iran fired nearly 30 ballistic missiles toward Israel during the escalation, and Houthi forces launched two ballistic missiles, one of which reportedly reached Israeli territory. Israeli aircraft struck Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and a petrochemical facility alleged to have been used to produce chemicals for missile systems.
Diplomacy Amid Hostilities
Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone multiple times after the weekend exchanges. Netanyahu issued statements stressing Israel's right to self-defense while warning that the "struggle" with Iran and Hezbollah was not over. Both sides signaled limited de-escalation but officials warned that resumed hostilities could broaden the conflict and carry high costs for the region.
Bottom Line: Negotiations continue under the shadow of military pressure and recent missile exchanges. U.S. leadership says it prefers a negotiated resolution but keeps military and economic options on the table should talks fail.
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