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US Central Command Denies Iranian Claims of Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command refutes Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims of an oil tanker hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that a large oil tanker hit two mines while attempting to cross an illegal route south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and total stoppage. [1] US Central Command denied on Tuesday that any ships struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting claims by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. [2] Ali Reza Ahami, the commander of Iran's Air Defense Forces, warned that Iran would respond decisively to any new attacks from the United States. [3] Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on September 1, 2026, that Russia is providing necessary aid and essential goods to Iran. [4] US Central Command announced on Tuesday that US forces launched airstrikes against targets belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. [5] US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that American military movements against Iran will be very limited following a recent escalation of tensions. [6] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Russia's support during their meeting in Kyrgyzstan. [7] The US military announced it conducted airstrikes on Lark Island, which it claimed was preparing to launch minesweeper missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz. [8]
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  1. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that a large oil tanker hit two mines while attempting to cross an illegal route south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and total stoppage. · CNN بالعربية
  2. US Central Command denied on Tuesday that any ships struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting claims by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. · CNN بالعربية
  3. Ali Reza Ahami, the commander of Iran's Air Defense Forces, warned that Iran would respond decisively to any new attacks from the United States. · CNN بالعربية
  4. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on September 1, 2026, that Russia is providing necessary aid and essential goods to Iran. · CNN Arabic
  5. US Central Command announced on Tuesday that US forces launched airstrikes against targets belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. · CNN Arabic
  6. US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that American military movements against Iran will be very limited following a recent escalation of tensions. · CNN بالعربية
  7. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Russia's support during their meeting in Kyrgyzstan. · CNN Arabic
  8. The US military announced it conducted airstrikes on Lark Island, which it claimed was preparing to launch minesweeper missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz. · CNN Arabic
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