 "US accuses Iran of conducting missile test near warships")
The US military is accusing Iran of conducting a missile test in the Strait of Hormuz as warships involved in the fight against the Islamic State group passed by.
A statement early today from Cmdr Kyle Raines, a US Central Command spokesman, said the missile test happened Saturday.
He said the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, two other coalition warships and commercial traffic were nearby.
Raines added: "These actions were highly provocative, unsafe and unprofessional and call into question Iran's commitment to the security of a waterway vital to international commerce."
Iranian media did not immediately report on the incident. Iranian officials could not be immediately reached.
NBC News first reported news of the missile test.
A statement early today from Cmdr Kyle Raines, a US Central Command spokesman, said the missile test happened Saturday.
He said the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, two other coalition warships and commercial traffic were nearby.
Also Read
Raines said Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels offered "only 23 minutes of advance notification."
Raines added: "These actions were highly provocative, unsafe and unprofessional and call into question Iran's commitment to the security of a waterway vital to international commerce."
Iranian media did not immediately report on the incident. Iranian officials could not be immediately reached.
NBC News first reported news of the missile test.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%