US Central Command dismisses Iranian reports on maritime security, military losses and sanctions enforcement, saying the claims are inaccurate.
WASHINGTON, United States — WEB DESK: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected a series of claims circulated by Iranian state media and sources affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding the Strait of Hormuz, alleged US military losses and maritime operations in the Gulf.
In a statement, CENTCOM said recent Iranian reports concerning commercial shipping, American military assets and sanctions enforcement do not accurately reflect the situation on the ground.
US rejects Strait of Hormuz claims
Iranian media had claimed that commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz had become unsafe for international vessels.
CENTCOM rejected the assertion, stating that the principal threat to maritime security in the strategic waterway comes from attacks and threats attributed to Iran, not from the internationally recognised shipping lanes.
The US military said coalition forces continue to monitor the area to ensure freedom of navigation and the safety of commercial maritime traffic.
No US F-35 jets destroyed, CENTCOM says
The US military also dismissed Iranian claims that three F-35 fighter jets and three additional US military aircraft were destroyed during a recent Iranian attack on an American military installation.
According to CENTCOM, no US military aircraft were damaged, and all Iranian missiles and drones launched during the reported attack were either intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets.
The command did not report any casualties or damage to US military infrastructure.
Oil tanker claim also denied
CENTCOM further rejected Iranian reports that the oil tanker M/T Nora had successfully breached the US-enforced maritime restrictions.
The command maintained that its maritime enforcement operations remain fully effective, with more than 20 warships, hundreds of military aircraft and thousands of personnel deployed across the region.
US officials said continuous naval patrols and aerial surveillance remain in place and that no confirmed breach of the maritime enforcement measures has been recorded.
Conflicting narratives amid regional tensions
The opposing statements from Washington and Tehran come as tensions remain high across the Middle East, with developments in the Strait of Hormuz, commercial shipping and military activity continuing to draw international attention.
