Iran claims strike on unmanned US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but US denies it
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
Iran claims it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military has denied this claim, stating it is untrue.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it successfully targeted and destroyed an unmanned U.S. reconnaissance ship. They allege the vessel was attempting to infiltrate the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian state media broadcast footage purported to be of the incident, showing a drone-like object being fired upon. The IRGC stated that its forces acted to prevent the ship from passing through.
- However, the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, which operates in the region, refuted Iran's assertion. A spokesperson for the Fifth Fleet described Iran's claim as a "total lie" and confirmed no U.S. unmanned vessels were struck.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, making any maritime incidents in the area highly significant. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
