CENTCOM dismisses Iranian claims of tanker mine blasts in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Herald · July 18, 2026 War

Florida [US], July 18 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed Tehran's claims that two oil tankers sustained damage from mine explosions while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM asserted, 'Like most IRGC claims, this is false. ' https://x.