The US Central Command says two US-flagged merchant vessels successfully transit through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely continuing their journeys. Multiple outlets report the US statement that the ships have passed the waterway without incident. In contrast, Iran’s naval forces, referred to as guards in reporting, deny that any commercial vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute centers on whether merchant traffic moved through the strait as claimed by the US. No details are provided in the combined reports about the ship names, routes beyond the transit, or any evidence supporting either side’s claim. The accounts therefore reflect competing positions: the US affirms that the two American-flagged vessels have transited the key shipping lane, while Iran disputes that such commercial crossings occurred. The reports present the disagreement as an exchange of claims rather than a jointly verified account.