CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim it damaged US warship in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon has denied Iran's claim that it damaged a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state-aligned Fars News Agency reported the incident, asserting the ship was hit by missiles after ignoring halt orders. U.S. Central Command confirmed no ships were struck and emphasized ongoing support for Project Freedom with military assets in the region.
- ▪No U.S. Navy ships have been struck, according to U.S. Central Command.
- ▪Iran claimed a U.S. naval frigate was hit by two missiles near the port of Jask.
- ▪CENTCOM is supporting Project Freedom with 15,000 personnel, guided-missile destroyers, and over 100 aircraft.
- ▪Iran warned commercial vessels to coordinate passage through the Strait of Hormuz with its military.
- ▪U.S. forces have been authorized to respond to immediate threats in the strait under revised rules of engagement.
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The Pentagon on Monday denied Iran’s claims that it struck a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command rebuked a report from Fars News Agency, which is aligned with the Iranian regime, that claimed a U.S. ship was forced to turn back from passing through the strait. Iran claimed the U.S. naval frigate was hit by two missiles near the port of Jask at the southern entrance to the strait, after ignoring orders to halt. Recommended Stories Two US service members missing after war games exercise in Morocco Armed Services GOP chairmen criticize withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany US to cut 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump feud with Merz “No U.S. Navy ships have been struck,” U.S. Central Command wrote in a statement to X. “U.S.
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