A United States official on Monday dismissed reports by Iranian state media claiming that a US warship transiting the Strait of Hormuz turned back after coming under missile fire from Iran.
The denial follows Iranian military assertions that it fired two missiles at a US naval vessel, allegedly forcing it to reverse course while attempting to enter the strategic waterway.
Iranian sources had earlier warned that US forces would be targeted if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions over maritime security in the region.
The claims also came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would begin escorting what he described as stranded vessels through the key shipping corridor, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.
However, the US official rejected the Iranian account, insisting there was no incident involving a strike on an American vessel and no forced withdrawal from the area.
Meanwhile, diplomatic activity continues around the crisis. Pakistan has reportedly facilitated the return of Iranian crew members from a US-seized ship, according to regional reports.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for what he described as a “coordinated reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, urging both Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and ensure the safety of global maritime traffic.
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