"Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for missile strikes on a US warship, asserting that two missiles had hit the vessel near Jask, close to the Strait of Hormuz."
"The US Central Command firmly denied the claims, stating, 'No US Navy ships have been struck,' emphasizing the ongoing efforts to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping in the region."
"In response to the escalating tensions, the US has established an 'enhanced security area' to facilitate the transit of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global energy supplies."
Iran asserted that its missiles struck a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz, a claim dismissed by the US. The Strait remains congested due to Iranian threats following US and Israeli military actions. The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, leaving hundreds of ships stranded. President Trump announced US warships would escort commercial vessels through the strait. The US Central Command confirmed no Navy ships were hit, while Iran's military issued new navigational maps asserting control over certain waters.
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