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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and

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May 3, 2026
Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Headline from New York Post ·
May 4, 2026
US Denies Iran’s Claims Of IRGC Missile Strike On Navy Ship In Hormuz
Headline from Forbes ·
May 7, 2026Newest
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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New York Post
Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)
Published May 2, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A cargo ship was struck by multiple small craft while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center
The Boston Globe
Ship is attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran reviews US response to latest proposal (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 2, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
President Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but said it would likely not lead to a deal.
PJ Media
U.S. Contradicts Iranian Claim of Hitting Our Warship in Hormuz Strait (opens PJ Media)
Published May 3, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
U.S. denies Iranian claims of striking a warship in Hormuz Strait amid ongoing tensions.
The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US denies report that warship trying to pass through strait of Hormuz was hit by Iran (opens The Guardian)
Published May 3, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US Central Command denies that warship has been struck after Iran’s Fars news agency claimed two missiles hit a US navy frigate
Forbes
US Denies Iran’s Claims Of IRGC Missile Strike On Navy Ship In Hormuz (opens Forbes)
Published May 3, 2026
Forbes's feed description
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will help stranded vessels in the Persian Gulf navigate through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Welle
Iran war: US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published May 3, 2026
NBC News
U.S. denies Iranian claim that it hit American warship as Trump launches mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens NBC News)
Published May 3, 2026
NBC News's feed description
The U.S. military on Monday rejected Iranian claims to have struck an American warship trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz and said the first commercial ships had transited the critical waterway as part of President Donald Trump's new mission to guide stranded vessels
Military Times
US denies Iranian reports of strike on warship, says ships transit Hormuz (opens Military Times)
Published May 3, 2026
Military Times's feed description
Two U.S.-flagged merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said on Monday as Iranian media circulated claims Iran struck a U.S. warship.
Military.com
US Denies Iran Struck a Military Vessel During New Effort to Reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens Military.com)
Published May 3, 2026
Military.com's feed description
The U.S. military denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as U.S. forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
New York Post
US denies Iran claim it hit warship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump plans to ‘guide’ ships out (opens New York Post)
Published May 3, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Iran claimed Monday to have struck an American naval vessel on the first day of a bid by Washington to force open the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping.
UPI
Admiral: U.S. sinks six Iranian boats; two ships pass Strait of Hormuz (opens UPI)
Published May 3, 2026
UPI's feed description
A U.S. Navy admiral said Monday that U.S. forces have sunk six small Iranian boats for interfering with commerical ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bangor Daily News
Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz, while US denies missile strike (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published May 3, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Iran claims to have forced a U.S. warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz, but U.S. Central Command denies missile strike reports.
Latin Times
Competing Claims Over Alleged Missile Strike Add to US-Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz (opens Latin Times)
Published May 4, 2026
Latin Times's feed description
A news outler widely regarded as closely aligned with the Iranian state first reported that two missiles struck a U.S. warship near Jask Island after ignoring warnings
Delaware Public Media
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 6, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.
The Guardian
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire by targeting civilian areas and ships on strait of Hormuz (opens The Guardian)
Published May 6, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US military claims it targeted sites responsible for attacks on its forces and ‘unprovoked’ hostilities by Tehran
The Boston Globe
US military intercepts Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz, raising doubts on peace efforts (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 7, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The US military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible.”
MyNorthwest
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 7, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHDH Boston
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published May 7, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and

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