TEHRAN, April 11, 2026 (EFE).— Iran denied today Saturday United States Armed Forces Central Command (Centcom) about the alleged deployment of two destroyers in it Strait of Hormuz to remove the minas placed by the Islamic Republic during the guerra, while both countries negotiate peace in Pakistan.
“It is denied forcefully the statement of the commander of the Centcom about the approach and the entry of American ships into the Strait of Hormuz“said the spokesman for the Central General Command Jatam al Anbia, the Colonel Ebrahim ZolfagariIranian state television reported.
The military spokesperson assured that the initiative for the transit of any ship continues in the hands of the Iranian Armed Forces.
The US said it entered the Strait of Hormuz
This Saturday the US Central Command reported, in a statement, about a naval operation to remove the minas what Iran placed in the strategic sea route, through which it passes 20% of the world’s oil.
According to the US command, the two destroyers – the USS Frank E. Peterson and the USS Michael Murphy—they passed through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf as part of a mission to ensure the safety of maritime traffic.
But he Colonel Ebrahim Zolfagari denied that US vessels have entered the Strait of Hormuz.
The crossing of statements occurs on the third day of the truce that on Wednesday, April 8, they agreed USA e Irancountries that today, Saturday, began peace negotiations in Islamabadthe capital of Pakistan.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz because Israel y USA They started a war against the Muslim country February 28, 2026.
The closure restricted maritime traffic, which affected the flow of oil and caused the rise in international crude oil prices and derived products.
According to the portal Marine Trafficalmost all the ships that are in the port this afternoon Strait of Hormuz are from Iran. Most are cargo and some are passengers.
TENSION IN HORMUZ
🇺🇸 US cleverly tried to send warships to Strait of Hormuz amid denials today!!🇮🇷 Iran told negotiators to quickly tell the US that they would destroy the warships in just 30 minutes if they continued to advance.… pic.twitter.com/ARHkkpJzrE
— World Alert (@TuiteroSismico) April 11, 2026
PACIFIC APPROACH OF IRANIAN BOAT TO US SHIPS IN HORMUZ
A speedboat belonging to Iranian forces was documented approaching US Navy warships during its passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The military reports… pic.twitter.com/xRMPnoDXCJ
— John P. Acquaviva (@JPAFS) April 11, 2026
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