U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has issued a “Fact Check” rejecting Iranian claims that two U.S. Navy destroyers operating in the Middle East were struck by Iranian weapons.
CENTCOM says all Iranian attacks against U.S. Navy warships have failed. The command also says U.S. forces have destroyed 10 Iranian crude oil tankers since September 5, including five struck on September 8.
CENTCOM has released video of the tanker strikes. Based on the footage released so far, two vessels appear to have been completely destroyed or sunk, while several others appear to have been disabled through strikes against critical areas of the ships, including their propulsion or steering systems.
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