[73256] Escalation in the Persian Gulf: Direct exchange of fire between Iran and the United States

Military escalation in the Gulf: Exchange of blows between Iran and the USA

Peak tension was recorded on May 28, 2026, following a series of direct military confrontations between Iranian and American forces in the Persian Gulf. According to reports, the incident began when Iran launched four suicide drones toward a merchant ship, presumably American, as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the 'Abu Ali Express' Telegram channel, known for its critical and sharp line against Iran and the Revolutionary Guards, the US Navy intercepted the drones and carried out a retaliatory strike against the site in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran from which the vehicles were launched.

In response to the American attack on its soil, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards launched missiles at an American military base in Kuwait. The 'Abu Ali Express' channel reported that the Iranians published footage of the missile launch and even added "messages intended to humiliate the Americans, including trampling on the American flag." Official sources in Iran threatened that "next time they will attack with greater force."

The 'Shotef Bitachon' (Ongoing Security) channel confirmed the sequence of events, emphasizing that all the drones were intercepted by US Navy fighter jets. At the same time, the 'Hadashot 360' (News 360) channel reported that authorities in Kuwait were forced to activate air defense systems following the Iranian launches into their territory.

As of this time, the region is on high alert while both sides confirm the mutual strikes, with the Iranians emphasizing that this is a "response to the American attack in Bandar Abbas."