US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on warship amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
🔴 Tension RisingLondon Evening Standard2026-05-04
Iranian state media claimed that Iranian missiles struck a US warship attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military denied the claim. President Trump announced the start of a mission to assist ships trapped in the strait, amid ongoing tensions. Crude oil prices rose as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked.