Iran Claims to Have Hit American Warship Near the Strait of Hormuz
May 4, 2026
Iran announced that it struck an American warship with two missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it prevented the ship from entering the area. The incident occurred near the island of Jasak after the ship ignored warnings. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will safely guide ships away from the critical waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps presented a new control map of the Strait and urged all ships to comply with their procedures. Their spokesperson warned that force would be used against any non-compliant vessels.