https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-rejects-iranian-account-of-panama-tanker-incidentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-rejects-iranian-account-of-panama-tanker-incidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-rejects-iranian-account-of-panama-tanker-incident#u70250Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:05:59 +0000United States military forces dispute claims from Tehran that an oil tanker exploded after striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting instead that the vessel was struck twice. The conflicting accounts emerge as shipping threats remain severe in the region, compounded by a simultaneous Saudi pipeline shutdown. Meanwhile, Omani authorities towed the attacked vessel off their coast as search efforts continued for two missing crew members. The standoff highlights escalating maritime security risks and conflicting narratives between Washington and Iranian officials over attacks on commer