U.S. Central Command announced that two U.S. merchant ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Arabian Serpent. Iranian media reported that a U.S. warship was attacked with missiles in the Strait of Hormuz and diverted its course, while the U.S. denied the report. This event heightens concerns about maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and escalates tensions between the U.S. and Iran.