TASS6/11/2026World1 min readRussia
US Central Command Denies Iranian Attack on Warship
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- CENTCOM has denied Iranian media reports claiming an attack on a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nournews had reported Iranian strikes on US targets in the Middle East, including warships, in retaliation for a US attack.
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Why It Matters
Iranian media reported strikes on US targets in the Middle East, including warships in the Strait of Hormuz, as retaliation for a US attack. The US Central Command has denied these reports.
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied reports of a successful Iranian attack on a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz.
"Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz. No US warships have been struck," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Earlier, the Nournews outlet reported that Iran had carried out strikes on US targets in the Middle East in retaliation for an attack by Washington. The targets reportedly included US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Open Questions
- What was the alleged US attack that prompted the reported Iranian retaliation?
- What is the source of the Nournews report?
- What is the current status of US-Iran relations in the Strait of Hormuz?
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