The U.S. military has stated that no American warships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, refuting initial reports from Iranian state media suggesting U.S. vessels near the strait had been targeted by missiles and drones.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed that commercial ships are continuing to transit through the critical waterway. This statement was issued following a report from Iran's top joint military command indicating the Strait of Hormuz had been closed to all vessel traffic.
Iranian state media had initially reported that U.S. ships in the vicinity of the strait were targeted. However, the U.S. military's assertion contradicts these early accounts, aiming to clarify the operational status of its naval assets and the security of maritime passage.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil transportation, and any disruption to its traffic carries significant geopolitical and economic implications. The U.S. military's denial underscores a commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in the region.
