The U.S. denies reports circulating in Iranian media that Iran struck a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute centers on claims that a U.S. naval vessel was hit, which U.S. officials reject. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) states that two U.S.-flagged merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. According to CENTCOM, these ships are continuing their passage through the strategic waterway. The reports cited by Iranian outlets do not appear to be corroborated by U.S. statements. At this stage, there is no U.S. confirmation of any attack or damage to a warship corresponding to the Iranian reports. The situation highlights ongoing information disputes related to operations and movements in the area, where maritime traffic and regional tensions frequently attract competing narratives. The U.S. position is that the activity in the Strait of Hormuz involves the transit of merchant vessels and that the Iranian strike claims are inaccurate, according to CENTCOM.