Editors on June 11 tracked a dramatic US-Iran escalation that abruptly reversed. Morning headlines reported new US raids targeting Hormuz defenses, with Trump threatening 'merciless' bombing unless Tehran agreed to a deal. Iran retaliated by striking US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, and closed the Strait. By afternoon, Trump demanded Kharg Island's oil and gas, but by 5:41 PM he announced he had canceled the night's attacks, claiming an agreement was near. Tehran offered mixed signals, at times denying any approved text. The story dominated all outlets, pushing aside Meloni's EU Council address—where she attacked Vannacci's group and called for an EU Ukraine negotiator—and the ECB's rate hike to 2.25%. The World Cup opener (Mexico 2-0 South Africa) and a Pentagono hazardous material scare were secondary.