Conflicting accounts from the US and Iran over escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump claims American forces destroyed seven Iranian boats and intercepted missiles and drones fired by Tehran. But an Iranian military official has denied any vessels were hit. It follows the president’s announcement that the US Navy will begin escorting ships stranded in the key shipping route. Live updates: https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-trump-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-lebanon-13509565 #iran #war #straitofhormuz #trump #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Listen to our new podcast This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales