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US Official Confirms Iran Did Not Strike US Navy Ship Near Strait of Hormuz
A US official and US Centcom denied reports that Iran had attacked a US Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The claims were swiftly refuted by both US military and diplomatic sources. No US vessels were targeted or damaged by Iranian forces.
According to a US official speaking to The Jerusalem Post, Iran did not strike a US Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The report was published on May 4, 2026. US Centcom corroborated this statement, stating that no US Navy ships were hit by Iran. The Middle East Eye reported the same claim from US Centcom on May 4, 2026, at an earlier time. The two sources provided consistent information, with no divergence noted.
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IndependentJerusalem PostMay 4, 04:39 PM
Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post' - The Jerusalem PostIran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post' The Jerusalem Post
IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 4, 03:15 PM
No US Navy ships struck by Iran, says US Centcom - Middle East EyeNo US Navy ships struck by Iran, says US Centcom Middle East Eye