Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian Navy destroying ship in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed hostilities

A viral video circulating on social media falsely claims to show the Iranian Navy destroying a ship in the Strait of Hormuz amid recent tensions. In reality, the footage is old and depicts the US Navy destroying an Iranian Soleimani-class corvette in the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as Iranian forces recently disrupted traffic following missile and drone exchanges, underscoring the region's ongoing instability and the importance of maintaining clear communication to prevent misinformation from exacerbating tensions.