US Central Command claims commercial ships continuing to transit through Hormuz Strait, denies closure

WASHINGTON -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday that commercial vessels continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, which had earlier announced a full closure of the vital waterway.

CENTCOM added that no US warships have been hit, dismissing Iranian media reports claiming an attack on an American vessel in the strait.

Iran has not commented on the situation.