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US official denies Iran hit US Navy ship near Hormuz

A US official told The Post that Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: A US official
WHAT: The official denied a claim that Iran struck a US Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The statement was a reaction to a claim that Iran hit a US Navy ship.
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