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US CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claims of Naval Ship Strike in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command has firmly denied Iranian state media claims that a US warship was struck by missiles near Jask. CENTCOM stated no Navy ships were hit and American forces continue supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced a new maritime control zone in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. The UAE condemned the targeting of an ADNOC carrier as a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817.

Key Points: CENTCOM Debunks Iranian Claims of US Ship Strike

  • CENTCOM denies Iranian state media claims of missile strike on US warship
  • US forces continue supporting Project Freedom and naval blockade on Iranian ports
  • Iran's IRGC declares new maritime control zone in Strait of Hormuz
  • UAE condemns targeting of ADNOC carrier as violation of UN resolution
  • US Navy destroyers operate in Arabian Gulf to restore commercial shipping transit
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CENTCOM debunks claims of US naval ships being struck

US Central Command refutes Iranian state media reports that a US warship was hit by missiles, affirming no ships were struck and operations continue.

"No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports - CENTCOM"

Florida, May 4

The US Central Command on Monday debunked reports that emerged in Iranian state media, which claimed that an American warship was struck with missiles.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said that none of its ships was struck and that the American forces continue to support Project Freedom as the naval blockade on Iranian ports continues.

"CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit a U.S. warship with two missiles.

TRUTH: No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports", CENTCOM wrote on X.

The statement by CENTCOM comes after Fars News Agency citing local sources reported that a frigate -- which had been moving near Jask on Monday, came under missile attack after ignoring warnings from the naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to the Iranian broadcaster, sources further reported that as a result of these strikes, the US vessel was unable to continue its course and was forced to turn back and flee the area.

It said that further details regarding the extent of damage or possible casualties have not been released yet.

Meanwhile, CENTCOM noted that US Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom.

Stating that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping, CENTCOM said that as a first step, 2 US-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey.

As the security situation continues to evolve in the region, the United Arab Emirates on Monday strongly condemned the targetting og an ADNOC National Carrier while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Calling it a flagrant violation of UNSC resolution 2817, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities.

The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as an inflexion point in the conflict in West Asia.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced a new maritime control zone in the Strait of Hormuz, as per a report by Tasnim News Agency on Monday.

According to the Iranian state broadcaster, the IRGC declared a new maritime control area in the Strait of Hormuz. The new zone of "smart control" has the line between Mount Mobarak in Iran and south of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates in the south, and the line between the end of Qeshm Island in Iran and Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates in the west.

The latest developments come as US CENTCOM announced its forces will begin supporting Project Freedom, May 4, to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The mission, directed by President Trump, will support merchant vessels seeking to freely transit through the essential international trade corridor.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an American living abroad, I'm relieved our navy is safe. But this whole situation is terrifying - we're one step away from a full-blown war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is literally the most important oil chokepoint in the world. If anything happens there, oil prices will skyrocket and everyone will suffer, including India.
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Ramesh W
Why is the US playing games in the Gulf again? Project Freedom sounds like another adventure to control oil routes. Iran may exaggerate, but they have legitimate security concerns too. India imports most of its oil through this route - we should be supporting diplomatic solutions, not adding more warships to the region.
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Kavya N
Iran's propaganda machine is next level! They claim to hit US ships, then CENTCOM says it's a lie, and still people in the Middle East believe them. 😅 But on a serious note - this is dangerous for everyone. The Strait of Hormuz is like the jugular vein of global oil supply. We need peace, not these fake news games.
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James A
It's interesting how Iran uses state media for psychological warfare. They know that even fake claims can create chaos in oil markets and boost morale at home. But debunking doesn't solve the root problem - the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is an act of aggression under international law. Neither side is innocent here.
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Priya S
Honestly, what does Trump hope to achieve with 'Project Freedom'? Iran has been blockaded for decades. All this does is escalate tensions while innocent sailors and civilians are at risk. India should immediately issue a statement calling for restraint. We have too many

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