The US-Iran war has now entered a new level of escalation, raising fear and tensions in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to end talks aimed at ending the war if the US continues its military strikes, while the IRGC claimed it targeted several US military bases and facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain overnight.Â
At the same time, Tehran has reiterated its control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has travelled to Iraq for high-level talks on the regional crisis.Â
US-Iran War Latest News: Iran Threatened to End Talks if US Attacks Continue
Iran has warned that it will bring negotiations aimed at ending the conflict to a “complete halt” if the United States continues launching military strikes against Iranian targets.
Iranian officials said diplomacy cannot move forward while military operations continue, accusing Washington of escalating tensions instead of creating conditions for dialogue. The warning comes as both countries exchange fresh military action despite international calls for restraint.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Reiterates ‘Dominance’ Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran once again asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying recent US attacks near the coastal city of Sirik would not change its position in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
In a statement, Iran said, “But our strikes against violators serve as a clear reminder to the remaining vessels of the safe route for passage. As for the American bases in the region, that is a separate matter. They will experience hell in the coming days.”
The remarks underline Tehran’s continued effort to project military strength around the Gulf despite the ongoing conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Strait of Hormuz Open or Closed?
Despite the latest exchange of military strikes, the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping.
However, security concerns have increased significantly as military activity continues around the Gulf. The waterway carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil exports, making it one of the most important energy transit routes globally. Any disruption could affect global oil supplies, shipping costs and international energy markets.
Commercial vessels continue transiting the strait under heightened naval surveillance from regional and international forces.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: IRGC Claims Strikes on US Military Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that it carried out a joint missile and drone operation targeting eight US military infrastructures in Kuwait and Bahrain.
According to a statement carried by Iranian state media, the operation was conducted between 2:00 am and 3:00 am local time by the IRGC’s naval and aerospace forces. Tehran described the strikes as retaliation for what it called a second wave of recent US attacks on Iranian territory.
The IRGC statement said, “Your zealous sons in the IRGC’s naval and air forces, during a joint missile and drone operation at 2-3 am today, Sunday, July 27, destroyed eight important infrastructures of the child-killing US army at the Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait and the Fifth Naval Fleet in Port Salman, Bahrain, by launching ballistic missiles and drones at them and decisively responded to the recent US aggression.”
The claims have not been independently verified.
US-Iran War Latest News: Which US Bases Were Targeted?
According to the IRGC, the operation targeted two major American military installations in the Gulf region:
- Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait
- US Fifth Fleet headquarters at Port Salman in Bahrain
Iran described both facilities as key components of the US military presence in the Middle East. Neither the US nor the Bahraini authorities have confirmed the extent of any damage resulting from the alleged attacks.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Visits Iraq
Amid the renewed military escalation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Baghdad on Sunday for an official visit.
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Araghchi is expected to meet senior Iraqi officials to discuss bilateral relations, regional security and the growing conflict involving the United States. His visit comes as Iraq continues diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading further across the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What Did Iran Say?
Iran accused the United States of escalating the conflict through repeated military strikes while insisting that its actions were defensive responses to American operations.
Tehran maintained that it continues to control the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any further attacks would draw stronger retaliation against US military assets stationed across the Gulf. Iranian officials also linked continued military action to the possible suspension of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What Has the US Said So Far?
The United States has not immediately responded to Iran’s latest claims that it struck military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Washington has previously stated that its military operations are aimed at protecting American personnel, safeguarding commercial shipping and responding to attacks against US forces and international maritime traffic.Â
US officials have also maintained that they will continue taking military action if American interests or regional security come under threat.
US-Iran War Latest News: What’s Next?
The latest developments suggest the conflict remains highly volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange military threats while leaving the door to diplomacy only partially open.
Iran’s warning that it could suspend negotiations, combined with fresh claims of attacks on US military bases and continued tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, has increased concerns about a broader regional confrontation.
Global governments, energy markets and security analysts are now closely watching whether diplomatic efforts can prevent another major escalation in the coming days.
