Iranian Navy says it targeted US destroyer in Gulf of Oman
Navy says the vessel served as command-and-control center for actions against Iranian commercial shipping
Iran's Navy said yesterday (3 June) that it targeted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, which it described as the "command-and-control center" behind American attacks on Iranian commercial vessels.
In a statement, the Navy's public relations office said the action came in response to what it called US "aggressive actions," violations of regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on Iranian commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman.
It said Iranian naval forces identified and targeted a US destroyer that was allegedly trying to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.
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"The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran targeted the command-and-control center of these hostile actions, stationed aboard a US destroyer," the statement said.
The Navy also said its forces were continuing to monitor what it called "US-Zionist" activities in the region and warned of further retaliation.
Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) yesterday denied the claim that a US Navy destroyer was targeted.
"Iran is lying. US military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded," CENTCOM said on the US social media platform X.
