Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched early-morning strikes at an American base after aerial projectiles hit the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport, Tasnim News Agency reported on Thursday.As per the Iranian outlet, the IRGC said in a statement, “Following the pre-dawn aggression today by the invading American army against a point on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport using aerial projectiles, the American airbase, as the origin of the aggression, was targeted at 4:50 a.m.” It, however, did not share the name or provide specific details of the attack.The latest round of attacks between the US and Iran comes after Iranian media reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway without coordination.Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing an “informed military source”, reported that the IRGC navy fired on a US tanker that had “tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz by turning off its radar system.” Tasnim further reported that US forces responded by firing “at a scorched area around Bandar Abbas.” The sound of the explosions was related to this incident and “did not cause any casualties or property damage”, Tasnim added.In another report, Tasnim said Iranian naval forces confronted four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and enter the Gulf “without coordinating with Iranian authorities”. Citing an informed military official, the agency said the vessels were initially issued warnings by Iranian naval forces. After the ships allegedly ignored the notice, warning shots were fired, forcing them to turn back.Meanwhile, CBS News reported that the US military carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, citing a US official who described the action as “defensive” and aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.According to CBS News, US forces shot down four Iranian drones and struck a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was preparing to launch a fifth drone. The drones “posed a threat near the Strait of Hormuz,” the official said.“These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire”, the US official told CBS News. The official added that the US-Iran ceasefire was still considered to be holding despite the exchange.On Wednesday, Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he “won’t be outlasted” as he “doesn’t care about the midterm” elections.“Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. I’m doing that for the world, not just for us,” he added.Speaking about the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said the strait will be “open to everybody”, adding that this remains part of the ceasefire negotiations.Published on May 28, 2026