Tehran Claims Missile Strike on U.S. Naval Vessels After U.S. Attacks Iranian Tanker
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Tehran announced that U.S. naval vessels were struck by missiles in the Persian Gulf following a U.S. attack on an Iranian oil tanker. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the missiles hit U.S. ships, but no U.S. or Iranian sources confirmed the incident.
The U.S. had targeted the tanker earlier in the day, citing security concerns. Tehran’s claim was made in a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, which said the missiles struck U.S. naval vessels.
No casualties or damage were reported by either side, and the U.S. has not issued a statement regarding the alleged strike.
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