--- title: "Second Wave: US Strikes Iran Again Amid Peace Talks" description: "The US launched a second strike on Iran in a week, hitting targets in the Strait of Hormuz πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ’₯. Amid peace talks, Trump rejected the idea of joint management of the strait, while Iran restored internet access for the first time in 3 months 🌐. The conflict continues into its third month, and oil prices are rising πŸ“ˆ." date: 2026-05-28T01:26:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-strikes-iran-again-amid-peace-talks-strait-of-hormuz tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Second Wave: US Strikes Iran Again Amid Peace Talks ![A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets with weapons in hand stands in a desert area and points in a direction, illustrating the tension in the Strait of Hormuz region](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/28/ssha-vtoroy-raz-udari-po-iranu-ormuzskiy-proliv/soldati-v-pustyni-ormuzskiy-proliv.webp) On the night of May 28, regional tensions reached a new peak: US military forces launched a second strike in a week on Iranian territory. The attack was targeted and aimed at a facility that, according to Washington, posed a real threat to US forces and the security of commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The situation has escalated to the limit. During the operation, US fighter jets not only hit a ground target but also intercepted several Iranian drones in the air. These actions were a direct response to Tehran's attempts to destabilize the situation in a key global energy hub. The paradox of the current situation is that strikes are being carried out against the backdrop of active ceasefire negotiations. The conflict, which erupted on February 28 and has already claimed thousands of lives, is entering its third month. Global markets are in shock: energy prices are hitting record highs, and any escalation threatens a global economic shock. ### Trump Opposes 'Joint Management' of the Strait On the same day the strikes were launched, US President Donald Trump harshly criticized rumors of a new format for managing the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iranian media reported that Tehran and Muscat had agreed on joint control over the waterway. Trump called this unacceptable and stated that the strait would remain open to all, but under full security control. This statement sounded like a warning: Washington does not intend to allow scenarios where its influence in the region is diluted. Previously, on May 26, the US had already conducted a 'defensive' operation, destroying minelayer boats and rocket positions. Iran responded by calling this a violation of the fragile ceasefire, which only exacerbated the crisis of trust. ### First Signs of Thaw in Iran Despite the war, there are early signs of a political thaw inside Iran. President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of access to the international internet. This decision became possible after almost 90 days of strict isolation and blocking, which were introduced to contain protests and prevent leaks of information about the course of military operations. Experts link this to Tehran's attempt to show the world its readiness for dialogue. According to sources, one of the discussed models for settlement assumes full normalization of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz just one month after signing a ceasefire agreement. However, judging by the night strikes, the path to peace will be long and dangerous.