US Central Command Denies Iran Revolutionary Guards' Claim of Tanker Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has refuted claims made by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that two oil tankers exploded in a mined area of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated on its X social media account that, like most assertions from the IRGC, this claim is false. The denial directly contradicts the IRGC's report, emphasizing ongoing tensions and conflicting narratives regarding maritime security in this strategic waterway.