Iran Accuses US of 'Fake News' Over Hormuz Claims, Warns of Market Manipulation

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleges US is spreading "fake news" about Strait of Hormuz activity to manipulate global financial markets.
• Remarks follow reports of US officials retracting a claim about a US warship escorting a tanker through the strait.
• Araghchi warns of an "inflationary tsunami" and a market shortfall larger than combined past crises.
• IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri issued a direct military warning, threatening to target any US or allied ships in Hormuz.
• Tangsiri denied the US escort claim, stating Iranian missiles and drones would halt any such passage, escalating tensions.