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Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points The US has denied Iran's claim of a strike on a US ship. A recent incident has escalated tensions between Iran and the US.
A recent incident has escalated tensions between Iran and the US. Iran claims to have struck an unmanned US vessel that was attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz. This incident is part of a new surge in conflict between the two countries.
The US has denied Iran's claim of a strike on a US ship. Details of the incident are limited, but it appears to be a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US.
Further information on the incident can be found through additional reporting, which may provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding the claimed strike and its implications for the conflict between the two countries.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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