Iranian media report that US warships are currently firing Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Tehran. The reports are unverified, and no details on targets or interceptions are yet available. The claim comes amid heightened US-Iran military friction in the strategic waterway.
The report, circulated by Iranian media outlets and relayed via security channels, states that US Navy vessels are currently launching Tomahawk missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. No independent confirmation is available, and the US military has not commented. The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint in recent weeks, with repeated exchanges between US and Iranian forces, including reported Iranian drone and missile launches and US airstrikes on IRGC positions, as previously covered by The Zioneer. The current report, if verified, would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation.
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