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US Conducts Airstrikes in Southern Iran, IRGC Targets US Base in Kuwait

The United States launched airstrikes in southern Iran, targeting a military site and shooting down four Iranian attack drones. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a US airbase in Kuwait. The strikes occurred amid ongoing negotiations to end the Iran-Israel war, which began on February 28.

The US military conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, hitting a ground control station in Bandar Abbas, which was about to launch a fifth drone. The operation was described as a defensive measure to protect US forces and commercial maritime traffic. Tehran condemned the strikes as violations of the ceasefire and retaliated by targeting a US airbase in Kuwait. Sources report the US shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center in Bandar Abbas. However, the exact location and number of drones vary across reports. The IRGC claimed its attack on the US base in Kuwait was a direct response to the US strikes. The US and Iran accused each other of breaching the ceasefire, with no agreement reached. The strikes caused a temporary disruption in oil markets, with prices rebounding after the news. The events occurred during ongoing peace talks, which have been plagued by conflicting statements and actions from both sides.

Where Sources Diverge

The exact location of the US strikes and the number of drones shot down are reported differently across sources, with some specifying Bandar Abbas and others not.

nyt

The US military hit targets in southern Iran, including a military site and drones.

scmp

The US military struck a control center in Bandar Abbas and shot down four Iranian attack drones.

dw

The US military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center in Bandar Abbas.

tass

The target was assessed as posing a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic.

reuters

The US military shot down four Iranian attack drones.

The timing and sequence of the strikes and retaliatory actions are reported with varying degrees of specificity.

nyt

The US conducted new strikes in southern Iran, with the potential ceasefire hanging in the balance.

scmp

The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site.

tass

The US military shot down 4 Iranian drones, hits drone launching site.

reuters

The US military carried out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones.

anadolu

US carries out new airstrikes on military site in southern Iran: Report.

The nature of the US strikes and the justification for them are reported with some variation, though most describe them as defensive.

nyt

The US military hit targets in what it called acts of self-defense.

scmp

The US military conducted strikes in 'defensive' strikes 'intended to maintain the ceasefire.'

dw

The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas and shot down four Iranian attack drones.

tass

The target was assessed as posing a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic.

reuters

The US military carried out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentBloombergMay 28, 04:27 PM
Iran, US Accuse Each Other of Truce Breach With No Deal in Sight - Bloomberg

Iran, US Accuse Each Other of Truce Breach With No Deal in Sight  Bloomberg

IndependentBloombergMay 28, 03:07 PM
US Strikes Iran Military Targets With No Deal in Sight - Bloomberg.com

US Strikes Iran Military Targets With No Deal in Sight  Bloomberg.com

IndependentBloombergMay 28, 01:18 PM
US Strikes Iran Targets While Peace Deal Remains Elusive - Bloomberg.com

US Strikes Iran Targets While Peace Deal Remains Elusive  Bloomberg.com

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 01:03 PM
Tehran condemns US strike in southern Iran, warns against ceasefire violations - Anadolu Ajansı

Tehran condemns US strike in southern Iran, warns against ceasefire violations  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentAl ArabiyaMay 28, 12:26 PM
Latest US strikes on Iran carried out in ‘self defense’: Source - Al Arabiya English

Latest US strikes on Iran carried out in ‘self defense’: Source  Al Arabiya English

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 12:16 PM
US carries out new airstrikes in southern Iran: Official - Anadolu Ajansı

US carries out new airstrikes in southern Iran: Official  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentEuronewsMay 28, 10:31 AM
Iran says it targeted a US airbase in retaliatory strikes

It comes after the US said it had carried out a series of "defensive strikes" against Iran.

StateTASSMay 28, 10:31 AM
Iran carries out strike on US airbase — IRGC

According to the report, after a facility near the airport of the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas came under fire, Iran targeted the US airbase from which the attack had been launched

IndependentFinancial TimesMay 28, 08:30 AM
US carries out fresh strikes on Iran - Financial Times

US carries out fresh strikes on Iran  Financial Times

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 08:21 AM
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted US airbase in Kuwait - Anadolu Ajansı

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted US airbase in Kuwait  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentEuronewsMay 28, 08:21 AM
US military conducts second strike against Iran within days as Trump fumes over negotiations

According to the US Central Command, its forces struck four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and a ground control station in Bandar Abbas 'that was about to launch a fifth drone'.

PublicRTEMay 28, 08:11 AM
State media: Iran guards target US base over strikes

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted an American base in retaliation for US strikes on the country's south, Iran's state broadcaster IRIB has reported.

PublicRTEMay 28, 08:11 AM
Iran says it targeted US base in retaliatory strikes

Iran said it targeted a US airbase after the US military carried out ⁠strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 28, 07:26 AM
IRGC claims attack on US base in retaliation to Washington's strikes near Bandar Abbas - Middle East Eye

IRGC claims attack on US base in retaliation to Washington's strikes near Bandar Abbas  Middle East Eye

WireReutersMay 28, 07:20 AM
Iran's IRGC say they targeted US airbase after strike near Bandar Abbas - Reuters

Iran's IRGC say they targeted US airbase after strike near Bandar Abbas  Reuters

IndependentThe HinduMay 28, 06:50 AM
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes'

The mixed signals have thrown into question talks aimed at formally ending the war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

IndependentThe HinduMay 28, 06:20 AM
U.S. military conducts another defensive strike against Iran

Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, Donald Trump expressed confidence that a deal is nea

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 28, 06:05 AM
Iran war: US downs Iranian drones, Tehran retaliates

The US shot down Iranian drones and struck a control center in an effort to "maintain the ceasefire." In retaliation, Tehran struck a US military base. DW has the latest.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 28, 06:05 AM
Iran war: US 'defensive' strikes target drones, port city command center

The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center in the port city of Bandar Abbas in "defensive" strikes "intended to maintain the ceasefire." DW has more.

IndependentLe MondeMay 28, 05:51 AM
US military conducts new strikes in southern Iran, drawing retaliation - Le Monde.fr

US military conducts new strikes in southern Iran, drawing retaliation  Le Monde.fr

PublicBBC WorldMay 28, 05:20 AM
US carries out new strikes on Iran military site

The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas - a strategic port city - and shot down four Iranian attack drones.

IndependentStraits TimesMay 28, 05:14 AM
US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones, official says - The Straits Times

US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones, official says  The Straits Times

PublicFrance 24May 28, 05:12 AM
Middle East war live: US carries out strikes in Iran targeting military site

The US military on Wednesday conducted its second defensive strike this week against Iran after officials said they observed aggressive activity from the Iranian military. This comes shortly after US President Donald Trump threatened to "finish the job" if Tehran didn't agree to a deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostMay 28, 05:05 AM
US military launches new strikes against targets inside Iran

The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site and shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed ‌a threat around the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Wednesday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Iran’s Bandar Abbas that ⁠was about to launch a fifth drone. The US military strikes came during negotiations to end a three-month-old war that has...

IndependentBloombergMay 28, 05:05 AM
US Strikes Iranian Military Near Hormuz With No Accord in Sight - Bloomberg.com

US Strikes Iranian Military Near Hormuz With No Accord in Sight  Bloomberg.com

IndependentNew York TimesMay 28, 04:54 AM
U.S. Conducts New Strikes in Southern Iran

For the second time in three days, the military hit targets in what it called acts of self-defense, as a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance.

StateTASSMay 28, 04:51 AM
US military shots down 4 Iranian drones, hits drone launching site — media

According to a source cited by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, Iran earlier fired 4 one-way drones at a US commercial ship

IndependentWall Street JournalMay 28, 04:27 AM
U.S. Military Conducts New Strikes on Iran - WSJ

U.S. Military Conducts New Strikes on Iran  WSJ

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 04:12 AM
US carries out new airstrikes on military site in southern Iran: Report - Anadolu Ajansı

US carries out new airstrikes on military site in southern Iran: Report  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentWIONMay 28, 04:12 AM
US military carries out fresh strikes in Iran as explosions reported in Bandar Abbas - WION

US military carries out fresh strikes in Iran as explosions reported in Bandar Abbas  WION

StateTASSMay 28, 04:08 AM
US hits military facility in Iran — agency

According to a source cited by Reuters, the target was assessed as posing a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 28, 03:41 AM
US carries out new hits on Iranian military sites: Report - Middle East Eye

US carries out new hits on Iranian military sites: Report  Middle East Eye

WireReutersMay 28, 03:34 AM
Oil rebounds after news of US strikes on Iranian military site - Reuters

Oil rebounds after news of US strikes on Iranian military site  Reuters

WireReutersMay 28, 03:28 AM
Exclusive: US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones, official says - Reuters

Exclusive: US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones, official says  Reuters