Iranian Media: Iran Denies US Claims of Sinking Multiple Small Vessels
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 4 - The Iranian Tasnim News Agency reported on the 4th, refuting the U.S. military's claims about sinking several Iranian small vessels.
The report stated that a senior Iranian armed forces official denied the U.S. military's related statements.
Earlier that day, U.S. Central Command Commander Cooper told the media that Iran launched multiple cruise missiles and drones at U.S. Navy vessels and commercial ships "protected" by the U.S. military. U.S. Apache attack helicopters and SH-60 Seahawk helicopters subsequently attacked these Iranian vessels. The U.S. military has sunk 6 Iranian small vessels attempting to obstruct commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials denied U.S. claims of sinking six Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2023. The U.S. Central Command stated that Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. Navy ships, prompting attacks by Apache and SH-60 Seahawk helicopters. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the region.
- Iranian official denies U.S. claims of sinking Iranian boats.
- U.S. Central Command reported sinking of 6 Iranian vessels.
- Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. Navy ships.
- U.S. helicopters attacked Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.