Tensions escalated in the Gulf region after Iran and the United States issued conflicting statements over recent naval incidents near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian military claimed that U.S. destroyers attempted to approach the strait with their radars switched off, adding that Iranian forces responded with missiles, according to report.
In contrast, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces had sunk six Iranian boats that attempted to target commercial shipping in the area.
However, Iranian state television, citing a military official, rejected the U.S. account, describing the claim that Iranian naval vessels were sunk as “false.”
The contradictory statements highlight rising tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors, where security incidents have increased concerns over potential escalation.
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