Iran 'hit US warship' trying to enter Strait of Hormuz
May 5, 2026
Reports from Iranian state media claim missiles were fired at a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts say could mark a major escalation in tensions and the end of the ceasefire. US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied that any US navy ships have been struck. Former UK Vice Admiral Duncan Potts breaks down what may have happened, the role of geography in limiting US naval power, and what may happen next. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #lewisgoodall #duncanpotts #iranwar #uspolitics #usnews #news #breakingnews #middleeast #trump #donaldtrump #usiranwar #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup
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