Iran BOMBS U.S. Warship BREAKING: U.S Troop Flee Strait of Hormuz After Iranian Attack? | Fact Check

On May 4, 2026, a dramatic claim stirred global security conce s. Jou alist Sulaiman Ahmed reported that Iran fired wa ing missiles at U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly forcing an American pullback. He also claimed a U.S. MQ-4C Triton drone switched off its transponder mid-operation. However, none of these claims have been independently verified. The reports come alongside assertions from Fars News Agency that two missiles struck a U.S. naval vessel near Jask after it ignored repeated wa ings. Iran claims the ship violated maritime security protocols and refused to alter course. The report further alleges the vessel sustained damage and was forced to retreat.