Iran military official denies US vessel transit in Hormuz - state TV

Apr 11, 2026, 14:29 GMT+1Updated: 17:52 GMT+1

Iranian state TV denied reports that US vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, citing a senior Iranian military official.

A US vessel turned back after receiving a warning, according to the official.

The denial followed earlier reports that US naval ships had transited the strategic waterway.

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