Iran Claims Attack on US Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced that it struck a U.S. military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state‑run media. Press TV reported on Sunday that the U.S. ship, described by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as remotely‑operated, was targeted by the Iranian force. The IRGC released a statement confirming the attack, citing the vessel’s presence in the strategic waterway as the reason for the action.

The claim comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over maritime security in the Persian Gulf. The IRGC’s statement did not specify the nature of the damage inflicted, but it emphasized that the attack was a defensive measure against what it described as an “unlawful” presence of U.S. forces in the area. U.S. officials have not yet responded to the allegation, and no independent verification of the incident has been released.

If confirmed, the incident would mark a rare escalation in the ongoing standoff over naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The U.S. and Iran have both accused each other of provocative actions in recent months, and the situation remains closely monitored by international observers concerned about potential disruptions to regional trade and security.