US disputes Iran strike on Navy ship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz

Iran claimed its forces struck a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as the conflict escalates with renewed fighting.

US disputes Iran strike on Navy ship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • Iran stated its forces struck a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The U.S. Central Command denied the incident, calling Iran's report a lie.
  • The denial came from CENTCOM spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins.