US Forces Intercept Five Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz and Strike Launch Site
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that on May 28, 2026, U.S. forces intercepted five Iranian one-way attack drones that posed an immediate threat to naval and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the interceptions, U.S. forces conducted a defensive strike against an Iranian ground control and launch site in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, to prevent a sixth drone launch. These incidents occurred amidst high tensions regarding the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: CENTCOM