The United States has stated that more than 40 commercial vessels transited through the Strait of Hormuz over the past day despite restrictions and attacks by Iran in the area, before denouncing that the recent sinking of a Singapore-flagged vessel was caused by a missile fired by the Revolutionary Guard.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has indicated that the 'GFS Pride' "was hit by a projectile from the Revolutionary Guard," after the agency stated that it sank after colliding with a naval mine. "The vessel sank while being towed toward the coast," it said.
"Despite the attack, commercial vessels continue to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, whose main routes remain free of mines; more than 40 ships have sailed through the area in the last 24 hours," it stated in a message posted on social media.
In this regard, it has denied Tehran's claims about its control of this strategic waterway and has emphasized that "the United States and its regional partners control the strait, while commercial vessels continue to transit through it despite the Revolutionary Guard's unjustified aggression."
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WorldFrom the U.S. they have also denied Tehran's claims about its control of this strategic waterway and have emphasized that "the United States and its regional partners control the strait." A Marine aboard the amphibious transport USS New Orleans during the blockade imposed on Iranian ports. Photo: Europa Press/CENTCOM. CENTCOM CommentsThe United States has stated that more than 40 commercial vessels transited through the Strait of Hormuz over the last day despite restrictions and attacks by Iran in the area, before denouncing that the recent sinking of a Singapore-flagged ship was caused by a missile fired by the Revolutionary Guard. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has indicated that the 'GFS Pride' "was hit by a projectile from the Revolutionary Guard," after the agency claimed it sank following a collision with a naval mine. "The ship sank while being towed toward the coast," it said. "Despite the attack, commercial vessels continue to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, whose main routes remain free of mines; more than 40 ships have sailed through the area in the last 24 hours," it stated in a message posted on social media. In this regard, it has denied Tehran's claims about its control of this strategic waterway and has emphasized that "the United States and its regional partners control the strait, while commercial vessels continue to transit through it despite the unjustified aggression of the Revolutionary Guard." More about:United StatesIranHormuz