The US military announced that no warship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement came after Iranian state media claimed that US ships near the strait were targeted with missiles and drones.
US Central Command reported that commercial ships also continue to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz. The command effectively denied the claim that the strait had been closed to all vessels.
The Strait of Hormuz is monitored as a critical chokepoint for global maritime transport. Military and commercial activity in the region is closely followed from time to time due to energy shipments and security tensions.