日本語
한국어
Polski
Deutsch
Nederlands
Español
Français
Português
Italiano
Svenska
繁體中文
Dansk
// DOSSIER — us-military-denies-iranian-missile-strikes-navy-destroyers
US Military Denies Iranian Claims of Missile Strikes on Navy Destroyers Amid Escalating Maritime Conflict
REL_TIME: 10 Sep 2026 21:12Z · LANG: EN
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it successfully struck two US Navy destroyers (DDG-119 and DDG-53) in the Middle East, calling the assertions completely false. The denial comes amid a sharp escalation in the six-month-old US-Iran conflict, during which the US military destroyed 10 Iranian oil tankers over a week in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks on US warships. In response, Iran has threatened to establish a maritime exclusion zone extending into the Gulf of Oman and launched a 20-missile strike targeting a US-hosted military base in Jordan, most of which were intercepted by Jordanian air defenses.
// Background
The current US-Iran conflict erupted on February 28, 2026, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Although a temporary ceasefire was negotiated in June 2026, talks collapsed shortly after, leading to persistent maritime skirmishes. The conflict has increasingly targeted commercial shipping and energy infrastructure in the critical Strait of Hormuz transit corridor, threatening global energy security.
// Key Developments
- US Central Command dismissed IRGC claims of striking US Navy destroyers DDG-119 and DDG-53, stating all attempted attacks failed.
- The US military confirmed it destroyed 10 Iranian crude oil tankers over the past week to disrupt the IRGC's shadow funding network.
- Iran announced plans to establish a maritime exclusion zone extending from the Strait of Hormuz to Chabahar in the Gulf of Oman.
- The IRGC launched 20 ballistic missiles at the Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, with Jordanian air defenses intercepting 18 of them.
- Escalating hostilities and threats to shipping corridors drove Brent crude oil prices past $100 a barrel.
// Timeline
-
The US-Iran war begins with US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
-
A temporary ceasefire agreement is announced but negotiations quickly collapse.
-
US forces destroy three Iranian crude oil carriers following an IRGC attempt to attack a US aircraft carrier and destroyer.
-
The US military denies Iranian claims of striking an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
-
US forces destroy five Iranian crude oil carriers after two days of IRGC ballistic missile attacks on a US warship.
-
CENTCOM rejects IRGC claims of striking destroyers DDG-119 and DDG-53; Iran launches 20 missiles at a US-hosted base in Jordan, and Brent crude prices breach $100 a barrel.
// Perspectives
[United States]
Denies any damage to its naval fleet, asserts its right to destroy Iranian oil tankers funding the IRGC, and vows continued retaliation for any threats to its vessels.
[Iran]
Claims successful retaliatory strikes on US warships and bases, vows to enforce a strict maritime exclusion zone, and rejects US actions as aggressive.
[Jordan]
Maintains a defensive posture, successfully intercepting the majority of Iranian missiles targeting its territory to prevent casualties.
[Israel]
Supports the degradation of Iranian capabilities, with Prime Minister Netanyahu claiming the Iranian regime is close to collapsing.
// Quotes
“No U.S. Navy warship has been struck; all IRGC attempted attacks failed.”
“The era of 'proportionate responses' is over and Iran’s retaliation will be 'faster, heavier and more painful.'”
“Iran continues to try to hit U.S. naval ships, and for every time they do that or try to do that, they’re going to lose tankers.”
