On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched attacks on U.S. military positions in the Middle East, describing the move as retaliation for recent American strikes near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC said the strike occurred at 5:50 a.m. local time, but did not specify the exact U.S. base targeted.
Reports suggest Iran fired missiles and drones toward U.S. facilities in Kuwait, but American and Kuwaiti defenses intercepted them before impact.
Kuwait condemned the attack, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and a threat to national security.
IRGC declared that if the U.S. continues its “provocations,” Iran will deliver an even stronger response. Tehran accused Washington of breaking a fragile ceasefire agreement that had only recently been put in place.
Earlier, the U.S. struck Iranian military sites and shot down four drones near Hormuz, citing threats to its forces and maritime trade.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed that Hormuz is international waters “No one will control it. It is international waters and we will continue to secure it.”
Trump also stressed that Iran’s economy is being weakened by sanctions, claiming Tehran is negotiating “from a very weak position.”
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, as nearly 20% of global oil trade passes through it. The conflict, involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, has intensified since February 2026, with repeated exchanges of missiles, drones, and airstrikes.
Analysts warn that continued escalation could further destabilize the Middle East and disrupt global energy markets.
