Iran launched a missile at a ship crossing the Strait of Hormuz with an American escort overnight, according to Abu Ali Express. The missile struck near the vessel, which continued its transit and exited the strait. The report contradicts President Trump's public statements about the situation in the waterway.
Overnight, Iran launched a missile at a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz under an American escort, according to a report from Abu Ali Express. The missile struck near the ship, but the vessel continued its passage and exited the strait without further incident.
The report explicitly contradicts President Donald Trump's recent public statements, which have suggested that Iran is not actively targeting shipping in the strait. The United States and Iran have been locked in a months-long confrontation over the waterway, with Washington accusing Tehran of disrupting maritime trade and Tehran threatening to close the strait.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the Strait of Hormuz has been a central flashpoint in US-Iran tensions throughout 2026, with multiple rounds of airstrikes, missile attacks, and diplomatic maneuvers. The White House has not yet responded to this latest report. The claim remains unverified by independent sources.
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