Iran Claims US Ship Strike; Washington Denies It
Iran claimed it struck a US ship. This happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between Iran and Oman.
The US denied Iran's claim. Officials called it a total lie.
The US military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers. This was in response to Iranian missile attacks.
Iran had targeted a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer. Iran then warned of a much stronger response.
This warning came one day after the US strike. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said calm responses were over.
A ceasefire from June has broken down. Clashes are continuing and talks have collapsed.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz carries much of the world's seaborne oil. Ballistic missiles are guided weapons that can travel long distances.
Key Terms 3
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman used for oil shipping.
- Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf The speaker of Iran's parliament, a senior political leader.
- ballistic missile A powerful long-range missile that can carry warheads.