Iran Claims US Frigate Struck by Missiles at Strait of Hormuz, US Denies Report

Iranian state media reported a US Navy frigate was hit by two missiles near Jask at the southern entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command swiftly denied the attack, stating no ships were struck. The claim follows Tehran’s warning to foreign navies to steer clear of the waterway. It coincides with the launch of “Project Freedom,” the US initiative to escort commercial vessels through Iran’s blockade. The effort involves thousands of service members, guided-missile destroyers, and over 100 aircraft. Growing naval deployments by both sides have heightened fears of a direct military confrontation in this vital oil transit route.

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