[50210] Maritime confrontation in the Middle East: US reports destruction of Iranian boats

Tension in the Gulf: Conflicting versions between Washington and Tehran

Over the last 24 hours, an unusual incident has been reported in the maritime space, as the US Army Central Command announced that its forces attacked and destroyed six vessels belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard this morning (May 4, 2026).

The report, which was published simultaneously by the Abu Ali Express Telegram channel (known for its critical stance toward Iran and terrorist organizations) and by Senia Waldberg, presented the US Central Command statement as an established fact. According to the sources, this was a targeted offensive operation against Iranian forces.

Conversely, Iranian state television – which serves as an official mouthpiece for the regime in Tehran – rejected the claims entirely. According to the report on the Abu Ali Express Telegram, Iranian television defined the American announcement as a "lie and a falsehood" and denied that any of their vessels were sunk during the incident.

The gap between the reports sharpens the growing regional tension, as each side presents an opposing narrative regarding the extent of the damage and the occurrences on the ground.