A US official denies the Iranian report that Iran fired two missiles at a US Navy vessel after it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The denial from an unnamed official is made to Axios and Channel 12 reporter Barak Ravid.
There is no formal comment from the US on the incident, which apparently took place today.
Iran had warned US forces not to enter the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump said the United States would “guide out” ships stranded in the strait.
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14:15
Two missiles hit a US warship near Iran’s Jask Island on Monday after it ignored Iranian warnings, IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported, citing local sources.
The vessel had been moving near Jask toward the Strait of Hormuz when it was targeted, according to the report, which added that the warship was unable to continue its route and was forced to turn back and leave the area.
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14:12
The entry of US warships into the Strait of Hormuz has been prevented, Iranian media reports.
It was reported that approaching warships were given a swift and firm warning.
It was added that details will be disclosed later.
