[Iran](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/iran/) claimed its forces struck a U.S. [Navy](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/navy/) unmanned surface vessel trying to enter the [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/strait-of-hormuz/) on Sunday as the conflict escalates with renewed fighting.

[U.S. Central Command](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/u-s-central-command/) denied the purported strike, accusing Iran of lying.

“The report came from Iranian state media and it’s a total lie,” said Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesman.

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[U.S. Central Command](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/u-s-central-command/) denied the purported strike, accusing Iran of lying.

“The report came from Iranian state media and it’s a total lie,” said Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesman.

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