Iran State Media Claims US Navy Ships Hit by Missile Attack Near Hormuz After Tanker Strike

Iranian state media reported that US Navy ships near the Strait of Hormuz came under an Iranian missile attack, claiming the clash followed a US strike on an Iranian oil tanker.

Reuters reported on May 7 that Iranian state media, citing an unidentified military official, said US naval vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz area were targeted by Iranian missiles.

The report said the attack came after the US military struck an Iranian tanker. Iran claimed the US warships were damaged in the missile attack and later withdrew from the area. It did not disclose the extent of the damage or when the attack took place.

Reuters said the timing of the incident has not been independently confirmed. The US had not issued an official response.

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rising again amid continuing military clashes between the US and Iran. The waterway is a vital shipping route for a substantial share of global oil flows.