Key facts
- Iran's state media claimed its navy targeted a US military vessel in the Sea of Oman.
- US Central Command denied the Iranian claim.
- The alleged incident occurred on Thursday.
Iran's state media reported on Thursday that the country's navy had targeted a US military vessel in the Sea of Oman. However, this allegation was subsequently denied by US Central Command (CENTCOM). No further details were provided by either side regarding the specific vessel or the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.