US military denies claim of Iran missile strike on warship in Strait of Hormuz

• The U.S. military has denied Iranian claims that two missiles struck a U.S. warship attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the warship was hit near Jask island and forced to turn back, following Tehran's warning against U.S. vessels entering the Strait.
• U.S. Central Command (Centcom) explicitly denied the claims, saying that no U.S. Navy ships had been struck.
• The incident follows President Donald Trump's pledge to launch 'Project Freedom' to guide commercial ships through the “restricted waterway” from Monday morning.
• Iran had previously warned that any foreign armed forces, particularly the U.S. army, would be attacked if they approached the Strait, despite Trump mentioning “very positive discussions” with Iran regarding a deal.