U.S. Central Command Denies Iranian Missile Attack on Navy Ship

The U.S. Central Command has announced that American forces are supporting a 'freedom of navigation' initiative and have imposed a maritime blockade on Iranian ports. According to Odaily, the U.S. Central Command has denied claims that Iran used missiles to attack a U.S. Navy vessel, labeling such assertions as Iranian propaganda. 'This is fabricated. It is not true,' stated the command. Sources indicate that Tehran is prepared to respond to any potential situation, asserting that it will not allow the U.S. to bully Iran and will prevent American forces from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.