According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the United States has carried out another round of airstrikes in southern Iran, targeting Iranian drones and a ground control station near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official who spoke to Anadolu Agency.
The official, who requested anonymity, said American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were considered a threat to security operations in the region.
“US forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone,” the official said on Wednesday.
According to the official, the latest military action was intended to prevent further escalation and preserve an already fragile ceasefire arrangement between Washington and Tehran.
“These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire,” the official added.
The airstrikes mark the latest confrontation in months of heightened tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel. Earlier this week, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed a previous round of strikes in southern Iran, saying American forces targeted missile launch sites and Iranian vessels allegedly attempting to deploy naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran strongly condemned those earlier strikes, describing them as a “grave violation of the ceasefire” and accusing Washington of undermining diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, serving as a key route for global oil shipments. Any military activity in the area has continued to raise concerns among international observers over potential disruptions to energy supplies and maritime security.
Speaking earlier about ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that talks had yet to produce a satisfactory outcome.
“I’m not satisfied with it, but we will be. Either that, or we’ll have to just finish the job,” Trump said while commenting on efforts to reach a broader peace agreement with Iran.
Regional tensions escalated sharply on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched coordinated surprise attacks on targets inside Iran. Tehran responded with retaliatory missile and drone strikes that hit locations across the Middle East, including facilities linked to US allies in the Gulf.
Iran also temporarily shut down the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, a move that triggered fears of a major regional war and significant disruption to international oil markets.
A ceasefire eventually came into effect on April 8 following mediation efforts led by Pakistan. However, negotiations held in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent settlement between the parties.
Although President Trump later extended the truce indefinitely, his administration has maintained restrictions on vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, US officials have repeatedly indicated that a peace agreement could still be reached if Tehran agrees to certain security conditions.
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