Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Iranian Forces, US Vessels Clash in Strait of Hormuz


(MENAFN) Iranian media reported Friday that scattered clashes had erupted in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iranian armed forces and US naval vessels.

According to reports, intermittent confrontations continued for several hours across the strategically important waterway.

In a separate announcement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces had disabled two additional vessels in the Gulf of Oman that were allegedly breaching the blockade measures.

The incidents unfolded amid rising tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after overnight exchanges between Iranian and US forces intensified the situation in the region.

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