IRGC claims two missiles hit US Navy frigate in Strait of Hormuz
Synopsis
Iran's IRGC Navy claims it fired two missiles at a US Navy frigate attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission — a claim the US has flatly denied. With Tehran enforcing an effective blockade since February and both sides issuing escalatory warnings, the world's most critical oil chokepoint is now at the centre of a high-stakes standoff.
Key Takeaways
IRGC Navy claimed on 4 May 2025 that it struck a US Navy frigate with two missiles near Jask in the Strait of Hormuz .
A senior US official denied any American vessel was hit, according to Axios .
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that any foreign armed forces entering the Strait would be attacked.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US would escort stranded ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has barred passage to vessels affiliated with Israel and the United States since 28 February , following joint strikes on Iranian territory.
Post-ceasefire negotiations between the US and Tehran on 11–12 April collapsed without an agreement, prompting a US anti-Iran blockade.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Monday, 4 May claimed it struck a US Navy frigate with two missiles after the vessel allegedly attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. A senior US official, however, denied that any American ship was hit by Iranian missiles, according to a subsequent report by Axios, as cited by Xinhua news agency.
What the IRGC Claimed
According to Fars, citing local sources, the US frigate had set sail near Iran's southern port city of Jask to cross the Strait of Hormuz
Point of View
The risk of miscalculation is acute. Notably, the collapse of April's ceasefire talks removed the last diplomatic buffer. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil trade; even unverified claims of missile strikes are enough to move energy markets and rattle shipping insurers. What mainstream coverage often misses is that Iran's blockade posture is less about military capability and more about coercive leverage — and Washington's escort announcement may have inadvertently handed Tehran a provocation it can exploit.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the IRGC claim about the US Navy frigate in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran's IRGC Navy claimed on 4 May 2025 that it fired two missiles at a US Navy frigate near Jask that was attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian permission. The IRGC said the frigate was forced to retreat after being struck.
Did the US confirm that its ship was hit by Iranian missiles?
No. A senior US official denied that any American vessel was struck by Iranian missiles, according to a report by Axios cited by Xinhua news agency. Washington has not publicly elaborated further.
Why is Iran restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran began barring safe passage to vessels affiliated with Israel and the United States on 28 February, following joint strikes on Iranian territory. Tehran has repeatedly stated that no movement through the Strait is possible without its official permission.
What did US President Trump say about the Strait of Hormuz situation?
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz safely out of the restricted waterway on Monday, signalling an active US escort operation in the contested passage.
What happened to US-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz?
Post-ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran held on 11 and 12 April failed to produce an agreement. Following the breakdown, the United States imposed an anti-Iran blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions.
