In a statement on July 30, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) refuted several claims made by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and broadcast by Iranian state media. CENTCOM confirmed that no U.S. aircraft were destroyed in recent IRGC attacks, stating that all incoming missiles and drones were either intercepted or failed to reach their targets. The command also denied that the merchant vessel M/T Nora had breached the U.S. naval blockade, emphasizing that more than 20 warships continue enforcement operations in the region. Additionally, CENTCOM countered IRGC assertions that the Strait of Hormuz is dangerous due to U.S. military activity, insisting the threats stem solely from IRGC actions. The statement follows a pattern of Iranian disinformation regarding the ongoing tensions.