Iran has claimed that its naval forces targeted an American military vessel in the Sea of Oman, while the United States has strongly denied the allegation, the
Iran FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger 'full-scale resumption of war'Iran has claimed that its naval forces targeted an American military vessel in the Sea of Oman, while the United States has strongly denied the allegation, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.
In a statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy said it had targeted a US military ship carrying a command-and-control centre. Iranian officials alleged that the vessel was moving towards Iranian territorial waters and had violated regulations governing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian Navy statement, Iranian naval forces took action after identifying what they described as a breach of maritime rules by the American vessel.
However, the Iranian claim was swiftly rejected by United States Central Command, which described the Iranian account as false. In a statement posted on X, Centcom said Iran's allegations were untrue and insisted that US military aircraft and naval vessels were continuing their operations without interference. The US military command maintained that its forces remained fully operational and dismissed Tehran's assertions regarding the reported incident.
The conflicting claims could not be independently verified, and neither side provided immediate evidence to support its version of events. The exchange comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where military activity and diplomatic efforts continue to unfold simultaneously amid broader concerns over regional security and freedom of navigation.
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