WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and that Iranian forces successfully targeted US warships operating in the region.
In a statement, CENTCOM said Iranian reports claiming missile and drone strikes on American naval vessels were false, stressing that no US warships had been hit and that American forces continue to operate freely in regional waters.
🚫 CLAIM: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
✅ TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight. pic.twitter.com/yphkl2Lmji
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 10, 2026
🚫 CLAIM: Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE.
✅ TRUTH: No U.S. warships have been struck. pic.twitter.com/hdA9UcPKVS
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 10, 2026
“Iranian forces did not attack or fire at US Navy warships,” CENTCOM said, dismissing reports carried by Iranian state media.
The denial came after Iran’s military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and claimed attacks on US naval assets amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
However, the U.S. military said commercial shipping traffic continues to transit the strategically vital waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes each day.
According to Reuters, CENTCOM confirmed none of its warships had been struck in the Strait of Hormuz and that maritime operations in the area remain ongoing despite Iranian assertions.
The exchange of claims follows a fresh round of US military strikes on targets in Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran against US interests in the region.
The latest escalation has heightened concerns over regional stability and the security of global energy supplies.
The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to exchange accusations and military actions, raising fears of a broader regional confrontation.
