Iranian forces fired two missiles at a US Navy frigate attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on 4 May, Iran’sFars News Agencyreported.
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“The frigate – which had been moving near Jask on Monday, violating maritime security and navigation rules in an attempt to transit the Strait of Hormuz – came under missile attack after ignoring warnings from the naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” sources told the agency.
“As a result of these strikes, the US vessel was unable to continue its course and was forced to turn back and flee the area,” the sources added.
Fars News Agencywent on to say that
“No further details regarding the extent of damage or possible casualties have been released yet.”
An Iranian source speaking toTasnim News Agencysaid that “the first shots have been fired.”
“Iran is fully prepared for any scenario … In addition to firing at US vessels, Iran has also prepared other scenarios that it will implement, if necessary,” the source added. “Any movement in the Strait of Hormuz will not be carried out without the permission of the Iranian armed forces.”
An unnamed US official whospokewithAxiosand Israeli Channel 12’s Barak Ravid denied the report.
Source: Global Research
