Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases as Trump Claims Hormuz Control
The United States and Iran have exchanged more attacks in the Middle East.
Iran said it attacked U.S. bases in Bahrain and Iraqi Kurdistan using missiles and drones.
The United States said it struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets in southern Iran.
President Donald Trump said the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rejected that claim.
Yemen’s Houthi authorities said they support Iran and warned countries that host U.S. troops.
The United States told its citizens to be extra careful because flights, airports and travel could be disrupted.
Peru cut diplomatic ties with Iran, saying Tehran was helping increase conflicts.
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases in Bahrain and Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.
President Donald Trump claimed the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and dismissed reports of efforts to negotiate with Iran.
U.S. forces renewed strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets at several locations in southern Iran on September 1.
The Houthi-run Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Tehran and warned countries hosting U.S. forces of possible repercussions.
The United States issued a security alert, while Peru severed diplomatic relations with Iran over what it called conflict escalation.
- Who
- The United States, Iran, President Donald Trump, Houthi authorities, and Peru are involved.
- What
- The United States and Iran exchanged renewed attacks, while the Houthis backed Iran and Peru severed diplomatic relations with Tehran.
- When
- The U.S. strikes were reported on September 1; the security alert and other responses were reported afterward.
- Where
- Targets and developments involved southern Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the wider Middle East.
- Why
- The U.S. said its strikes followed attempted attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard against commercial shipping in Hormuz and American service members; Iran described its response as legitimate, while Peru cited conflict escalation.
Iran and Its Supporters
United States and Its Position
Justification for attacks
Iran and Its Supporters
Iran and the Houthi-run Foreign Ministry portrayed Iran’s response as legitimate and said U.S. actions were increasing regional tensions.
United States and Its Position
The United States said its strikes followed attempted attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Its Supporters
Iran contradicted President Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz.
United States and Its Position
Trump publicly claimed that the United States has “total control” of the strategic waterway.
Negotiations and pressure
Iran and Its Supporters
The Houthi-run Foreign Ministry said U.S. attacks would not weaken Iran’s resolve and warned countries supporting Washington.
United States and Its Position
Trump said he preferred the United States’ current position, described Iran’s economy as collapsing, and rejected reports that Washington was seeking a new agreement with Tehran.
- Iranian targets
- U.S. forces in Bahrain and at bases in Erbil, in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region.
- U.S. targets
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Konarak, Chabahar, Jask, Sirik, Lavan and Asluyeh.
- Hormuz claim
- Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz; Iran contradicted the claim.
- U.S. warning
- The U.S. urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance and expect possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.
- Houthi position
- The Houthi-run Foreign Ministry called Iran’s response a legitimate right under international law and warned countries hosting U.S. forces.
- Peru’s action
- Peru severed diplomatic relations with Iran, accusing Tehran of inciting an escalation of conflicts.