Strait of Hormuz: Iran claims to have repelled two American destroyers

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Iran
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran claims to have repelled two American destroyers

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have forced two American destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and the USS Michael Murphy, to turn back in the Strait of Hormuz on April 11. Iranian media reported that the ships received a warning before retreating, while CENTCOM disputed this, stating that the destroyers operated without incident. This situation arises as ceasefire talks are taking place in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz being a central point of contention.

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