Iran Claims Sea Of Oman Strike On US Vessel While CENTCOM Rejects Account

Iran has claimed that its naval forces successfully targeted an American military vessel operating in the Sea of Oman, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington. According to Iran’s state-affiliated Tasnim news agency, the vessel was allegedly serving as a command-and-control centre and was struck as it approached Iranian territorial waters. Iranian authorities said the operation was conducted in response to recent American actions against Iranian commercial shipping and what Tehran described as violations of regulations governing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The claim was swiftly rejected by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which dismissed the report as false. In a statement posted on social media, CENTCOM said Iran’s allegations were inaccurate and maintained that all US military assets in the region continued to operate safely and without disruption. The American military command emphasized that its naval forces remained fully functional despite Tehran’s assertions, highlighting the growing information battle accompanying the military confrontation.

The maritime dispute unfolded amid a broader regional crisis that has seen missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Earlier in the day, Iran launched strikes targeting American military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to US officials. Simultaneously, controversy intensified over damage sustained at Kuwait International Airport. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for the attack, claiming that the destruction resulted from a malfunction within a US-made Patriot air defence system rather than an Iranian strike.

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American officials strongly disputed that explanation, accusing Iran of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. CENTCOM stated that Iranian drones were responsible for the attack on the airport, describing it as a calculated and unjustified assault. Kuwaiti authorities reported that the strike killed one person and injured 63 others, while also causing significant structural damage to airport facilities. The incident forced a temporary suspension of flight operations before services were gradually restored.

The escalating violence has drawn criticism from Gulf leaders, including former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. In public remarks, he condemned attacks against neighbouring Gulf states and questioned the strategic purpose of Iran’s operations against Bahrain and Kuwait. While reaffirming Qatar’s interest in maintaining constructive relations with Tehran, he warned that Gulf nations would not yield to pressure and called for greater regional coordination in response to ongoing security threats.

Meanwhile, both Iran and the United States have continued exchanging accusations over responsibility for the widening conflict. Tehran argues that its military actions are retaliatory measures against Gulf states allegedly assisting American operations, a claim rejected by regional governments. US military officials insist that Iranian missile and drone attacks have largely been intercepted and have failed to achieve their intended objectives. With tensions rising across the Gulf and the fragile ceasefire increasingly strained, concerns remain high that the conflict could trigger further instability throughout the region.

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