[Iran Claims Capture of Several U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Denies] Reported by Jinse Finance, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on the 7th that several U.S. soldiers have been captured. On the same day, Larijani posted on social media: 'According to the reports I have received, several American soldiers have been captured. However, the Americans claim that they were killed in action. Despite their efforts to conceal the truth, it will not remain hidden for long.' In response, U.S. Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins told American media on the 7th that the claim of U.S. soldiers being captured is an 'Iranian lie.' (Xinhua News Agency)