WANA (Apr 12) – According to a report by Press TV, citing a senior military official, new details have emerged about an alleged attempt by two U.S. destroyers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz—an operation that, according to the source, ultimately failed to achieve its intended objective.

 

The report states that the two destroyers, identified as “Frank Peterson” and “Michael Murphy,” attempted the transit the previous day as part of a pre-planned operation.

 

This move reportedly coincided with the start of negotiations in Islamabad. The military source claims that the objective was to exploit the ceasefire conditions for propaganda purposes, create a media narrative around successfully crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and potentially influence the course of the negotiations.

 

The report further alleges that the vessels employed tactics such as electronic warfare and deactivating their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to conceal their route. It is also claimed that they attempted to disguise themselves as commercial ships by altering their appearance.

 

According to the same source, the destroyers navigated through routes close to coastal and shallow waters, undertaking what was described as a high-risk manoeuvre with potentially serious consequences. The report adds that following initial monitoring, Iranian naval forces became alert to the movements and dispatched reconnaissance units to track the vessels.

 

Based on these claims, warnings were reportedly issued to the ships through international communication channels, urging them to change course. The report concludes that the two destroyers ultimately withdrew before entering the Persian Gulf and did not succeed in passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

 

Press TV described the incident as a risky operation driven by political and propaganda motives that ultimately failed to achieve its intended outcome.