Axios Claim of US Navy Ship Crossing Hormuz Strait Denied
- Politics news
- April, 11, 2026 - 17:31
This claim comes despite the fact that since the ceasefire in the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran came into force, no ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to IRIB on Saturday, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei referred to “cases of potential ceasefire violations” which were prevented through immediate diplomatic reactions and firm warnings from the Iranian Armed Forces.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman’s reference was to a case involving the movement of an American destroyer from Port of Fujairah toward the Strait of Hormuz, which was promptly met with a military response from Iran.
According to reports, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitored the position of this destroyer and reported the situation to the Iranian negotiating delegation in Pakistan. The Iranian delegation immediately conveyed the issue to the American side via the Pakistani mediator. At the same time, a serious warning was issued to the destroyer that if it approached the Strait of Hormuz, it would be targeted.
Iran explicitly informed the Pakistani intermediary that “if the ship continues its movement, it will be targeted within 30 minutes, and the Iran-US negotiations will be harmed.”
According to information received, the firm response by the Iranian Armed Forces, together with the warning and follow-up by the negotiating delegation, led to the order to halt the American warship.
This responsible yet decisive approach by Iran, which demonstrates close coordination between the Armed Forces and the diplomatic apparatus, has been highly praised by the Pakistani mediator.
Following the assassination of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and several military commanders on February 28, the US and Israel launched an extensive military offensive against Iran. In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region and the occupied territories, showcasing their capability to retaliate effectively. Contrary to the aggressors' expectations of a quick victory, Iran's powerful counterattacks for 40 days inflicted significant damage on US and Israeli military assets.
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Pakistani mediation led to a two-week ceasefire agreement on April 8 that allows for negotiations in Islamabad. Iran has laid out a ten-point plan for the talks, which includes demands for the withdrawal of US forces, the lifting of sanctions, and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government maintains a stance of distrust towards the US, asserting that the negotiations are not meant to resolve the conflict but rather to shift the battleground into the diplomatic arena.