On June 10, 2026, U.S. Central Command issued a statement denying reports by Iranian media that Iran had attacked a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM wrote:

🚫 CLAIM: Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE.

✅ TRUTH: No U.S. warships have been struck.

The command labeled the reports as false and emphasized that no American vessel had been hit.