CENTCOM debunks Iranian claim of tanker explosions in Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed as false an assertion by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM issued a categorical denial on social media platform X, stating that the reported incident did not happen and characterizing the IRGC's claim as misinformation. This denial arrives amidst a period of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, marked by increased military operations and exchanges. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage, handles a significant portion of global oil trade, making any reports of disruptions a matter of international concern. The IRGC had alleged that two tankers sustained damage from mine impacts in the waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, sparking worries about commercial shipping security. CENTCOM's outright rejection of the allegation provides no evidence of any commercial vessels being involved in such an event. The conflicting narratives highlight the ongoing information war accompanying the military confrontation, with both nations presenting competing accounts as tensions escalate in the Gulf region.

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no such incident had occurred