Iranian security official denies US navy transit through Strait of Hormuz
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- An Iranian security official explicitly rejected US reports claiming that American naval vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz today.
- No Ship Movement: The official clarified to Tasnim news agency that no ships have passed through the strategic waterway since the ceasefire went into effect.
An Iranian security official has officially denied recent reports claiming that United States Navy vessels successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz today.
Contradicting US claims
Speaking to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the security source explicitly rejected the report published by Axios.
The American outlet had previously cited a US official who claimed that US naval ships had navigated the strategic waterway for the first time since the outbreak of the war, allegedly doing so without coordination with Tehran.
Read more: US navy ships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since war began
No maritime movement since ceasefire
The Iranian security official further clarified the current maritime situation, stating that absolutely no ships—military or commercial—have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the recent ceasefire went into effect.
This direct denial highlights the conflicting narratives surrounding the region as high-stakes diplomatic negotiations continue in Islamabad.
