The US military announced that no warships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. This statement came after Iranian state media claimed that US ships near the strait were targeted with missiles and drones.
The US Central Command reported that commercial vessels continue to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz. The command effectively denied claims that the strait had been closed to all ships.
The Strait of Hormuz is monitored as one of the critical transit points for global maritime transport. Military and commercial activity in the region is closely watched due to occasional energy shipments and security tensions.