Iran Claims "U.S. Warship Retreated After Missile Strike"... U.S. Denies Any Attack (Comprehensive)

Iran Claims Incident Off Southeastern Jask
U.S. Launches 'Project Freedom' Operation That Day

An Iranian media outlet reported that a U.S. Navy escort vessel retreated after being hit by two missiles from Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military immediately denied the claim.

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On May 4 (local time), Iran’s Fars News Agency cited local sources in southern Iran, reporting that a U.S. escort vessel violated navigation and maritime transit regulations and attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz near the coastal waters off Jask in southeastern Iran.

Fars News Agency stated, “The U.S. warship became the target of a missile attack immediately after ignoring warnings from the Iranian Navy and proceeding with its maneuvers. The vessel was hit by two missiles and, as a result, was unable to continue its passage and turned back.”

Iran’s state broadcaster, also quoting the military’s public affairs office, explained, “The swift and resolute warning by Iranian forces thwarted the U.S. Navy destroyers’ attempt to enter the Strait of Hormuz.”

However, U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East region, stated via X (formerly Twitter), “Fact check: No U.S. Navy warships were struck. The U.S. military continues to support ‘Project Freedom’ and is strengthening the maritime blockade of Iranian ports.”

Earlier that morning, the U.S. military had launched ‘Project Freedom,’ an operation to help civilian vessels trapped in the Gulf (Persian Gulf) escape through the Strait of Hormuz.

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