The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed Iranian state media reports claiming that U.S. military assets were destroyed during recent regional hostilities, calling the allegations false and inconsistent with events on the ground.
In a statement posted on the social media platform X, CENTCOM said the claims made by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) did not reflect the actual situation.
Iranian authorities had also warned that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained at risk. CENTCOM, however, said the primary threat to maritime security stems from the IRGC’s warnings and attempts to carry out attacks in the region.
The U.S. military also denied reports that three F-35 fighter jets and three other American aircraft had been hit and destroyed.
“No U.S. aircraft have been destroyed or damaged. Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets,” CENTCOM said.
The command further rejected claims that the oil tanker M/T Nora had successfully broken what Iran described as a U.S. blockade, stating that the vessel had not breached any of the measures in place.
According to CENTCOM, more than 20 U.S. warships, hundreds of aircraft, and thousands of American personnel remain on high alert to monitor developments and ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
“Our forces will continue to monitor the situation and implement measures to protect maritime navigation and United States interests,” the statement added.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated in recent weeks following a series of military exchanges and increasingly confrontational rhetoric from both sides.
