DID Press: Local media reports from southern Iran claim that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces.
According to these reports, the US naval vessel had entered the area near Jask on Monday with the intention of passing through the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly violating maritime security protocols.
The sources further claim that after failing to comply with warnings issued by the naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the vessel was targeted by missile fire.
It is also reported that the ship was forced to halt its movement and retreat from the area following the alleged impact.
No independent confirmation or official response has been provided at this stage.