Iran's IRGC claims missile attack on US carrier and destroyer in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched ballistic missiles at a United States aircraft carrier and a destroyer operating in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a standoff that has intensified over the past weeks. The statement, released by the IRGC’s public affairs office, said the missiles were fired from positions on Iran’s southern coast and that the targets were “U.S. warships” conducting “aggressive maneuvers” in the strategic waterway. The carrier, identified by U.S. officials as the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the accompanying Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer were reportedly conducting routine freedom‑of‑navigation operations when the attack occurred.

U.S. Central Command has not confirmed the strike, but it confirmed that naval assets remain on station in the Gulf and are prepared to respond to any hostile action. The incident follows a series of confrontations in the region, including recent drone and missile attacks on oil facilities and heightened rhetoric over sanctions and nuclear negotiations. Both sides have called for restraint, and diplomatic channels are reportedly active as regional powers monitor the situation for potential escalation. The latest exchange underscores the volatility of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and highlights the risk of further military confrontation.