Iran Threatens ‘Massive Strike’ on US Bases Amid Escalating Naval Blockade

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning of a “massive strike” against US facilities in the Middle East following recent American naval interventions. The threat comes after a US F/A-18 Super Hornet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the IRGC claims its missiles and drones are “aimed at the enemy,” the escalation threatens to derail a US-mediated 14-point peace memorandum intended to initiate diplomatic talks in Islamabad next week. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern town of Nabatieh on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Abbas Fakih / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google The Iranian military has issued a stark warning to the US , declaring its readiness to strike American regional centers if “aggression” against Iranian vessels continues, CNN reported. The announcement comes amid a sharp spike in tensions within the Strait of Hormuz. On Friday, US Central Command confirmed that an F/A-18 Super Hornet utilized precision munitions to disable two Iranian-flagged tankers that were attempting to violate the US-led blockade. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . The naval command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that any further military action against their oil tankers or merchant ships would trigger a “large-scale strike on one of the American centers in the region”. The IRGC Aerospace Force echoed this sentiment, claiming that their arsenal of missiles and drones is already “aimed at the enemy”. “We are waiting for the order to open fire,” the statement read, signaling a potential readiness to bypass ongoing diplomatic channels. This military posturing directly threatens the fragile progress of US-mediated peace efforts. Currently, Washington and Tehran are working through intermediaries on a 14-point memorandum of understanding to establish a month-long framework for negotiations in Islamabad , Pakistan. Iran has been asked to relax its control over the waterway in exchange for a 30-day easing of the US port blockade. Tehran has expressed an unprecedented willingness to discuss its nuclear enrichment program. Other Topics of Interest Poland Ready to Host US Troops Withdrawn From Germany to Bolster NATO Poland is prepared to host additional US military personnel after US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that the alliance with Washington is the “cornerstone” of national security and that Poland can provide the necessary infrastructure to bolster NATO’s eastern flank. The withdrawal primarily targets the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, a Stryker brigade stationed in Vilseck, Bavaria. Talks are active regarding moving highly enriched uranium stocks abroad, though Iran refuses to send them to the US. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted on Friday that while the US is pushing for a “clear diplomatic solution,” resources are limited and must be balanced with other global priorities, including Ukraine. President Donald Trump has urged Tehran to “do the smart thing” and reach an agreement, while simultaneously warning of “serious consequences” should Iran violate the current fragile truce. The conflict, which began on February 28 , remains at a critical juncture where a single miscalculation in the Strait of Hormuz could derail the closest opportunity for a settlement since the outbreak of hostilities. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.