A senior military official in Iran has dismissed claims by the United States Central Command that American forces destroyed several Iranian vessels during a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a report by Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, the unnamed commander described the US allegations as “false,” rejecting assertions that Iranian boats had been sunk during the encounter.
Earlier, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper stated that US forces had targeted and destroyed six Iranian small boats, while also intercepting missiles and drones reportedly launched toward American warships. He said the actions came amid heightened tensions as Washington seeks to ensure freedom of navigation in the critical maritime corridor.
The developments follow an announcement by US President Donald Trump ordering a military operation aimed at reopening the Strait, where shipping traffic has been severely disrupted for weeks.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that any unauthorized passage of US or commercial vessels through the Strait would face a “swift and decisive” response. Tehran maintains that it is regulating transit through the waterway, allowing only vessels that comply with its security protocols.
The situation has led to a significant buildup of vessels in the region, with thousands of ships reportedly delayed and global oil prices affected due to the disruption.
In a separate statement, the Iranian official also denied reports suggesting that Iran had launched attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates, insisting that no such operations were planned.
The Strait of Hormuz continues to be one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, and the ongoing standoff has heightened fears of further escalation in the region.
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