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US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on warship
The U.S. military has rejected claims from Iran regarding an attack on a naval destroyer. Iranian media reported that missiles were fired to deter the ship's entry into the Strait of Hormuz. (sources: thenationaldesk, thehill, aljazeera, middleeasteye, abc)
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ModernAction Briefing
U.S. Central Command stated that Iranian claims of a missile strike on a U.S. warship are false. Iranian state media reported that the missiles were launched to prevent the warship from entering the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian state media claimed that two missiles struck a U.S. naval destroyer.
- U.S. Central Command denied that any U.S. warship was hit by missiles.
- The reported missile launch was said to be a response to the warship's movement toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the potential for military confrontations in strategic waterways.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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