Iran war live: US denies frigate hit by missiles in Hormuz Strait

Iranian media claimed missiles hit a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, but a senior U.S. official denied that any American vessel was struck.

The denial came as tensions around the strait were already rising, with the United States beginning support for Project Freedom, a new mission to help commercial shipping move through the area.

What was claimed

Iranian outlet Fars reported that two missiles hit a U.S. warship near Jask, close to the Strait of Hormuz. Another Reuters report said Iran claimed it had turned back a U.S. warship from the strait.

Those claims were not confirmed by the United States.

What the U.S. said

Reuters reported that a senior U.S. official denied that Iranian missiles hit a U.S. vessel. AP also reported the U.S. military denied that a ship had been struck near the strait.

CENTCOM separately said it would begin supporting Project Freedom on May 4 to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes, and any clash there can quickly feed into wider military and market concerns.

For now, the only verified fact is the clash of claims: Iranian media said a strike occurred, while the U.S. denied it. No public U.S. incident statement has yet matched the Iranian allegation.

What to watch

The key question is whether either side releases more detail on the ship involved, the location near Jask, or any damage. Until then, the episode remains an unverified escalation claim rather than a confirmed attack.