US denies Iran claim it hit warship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump plans to ‘guide’ ships out
Iran claimed to have struck a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions following President Trump's announcement that the US would guide ships through the waterway. The Fars News Agency reported the attack, though US Central Command has not confirmed any damage or casualties. Both sides have issued strong warnings, with Iran threatening to target any US military forces approaching the strait.
- ▪Iran claimed to hit a US naval vessel with two missiles near the port of Jask in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪President Trump announced the US would 'guide' ships through the strait, warning of forceful action if Iran interfered.
- ▪Major General Pilot Ali Abdollahi warned that any US military forces approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be targeted.
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World News breaking Iran claims to hit US warship in Strait of Hormuz after Trump plans to ‘guide’ ships out By Samuel Chamberlain Published May 4, 2026, 6:43 a.m. ET Iran claimed Monday to have struck an American naval vessel on the first day of a bid by Washington to force open the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. The semiofficial Fars News Agency, which has close ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed an unidentified US ship was hit by two missiles near the port of Jask. Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 4, 2026. REUTERS Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2026. REUTERS There was no immediate response from US Central Command.
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