According to a report by Vanguard on Friday, June 5, 2026, the United States military has rejected Iran’s claim that its forces fired warning shots at American warships in the Gulf of Oman, insisting that no confrontation occurred and warning that such an action would have amounted to a serious breach of the ceasefire currently in place between the two countries.
The denial came after Iranian authorities claimed their naval forces had launched warning missiles and drones toward U.S. naval vessels, alleging that the American warships were operating in a manner that threatened maritime traffic in the region. Iranian officials also said the action forced the vessels to alter their course.
Responding to the claim on Friday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, stated that no attack or exchange of fire took place. The command maintained that American naval forces continued their operations without interference and dismissed reports suggesting that U.S. warships had been targeted.
In its statement, CENTCOM said, “Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire.” The command further indicated that U.S. forces remain active in regional waters while carrying out ongoing maritime operations.
The exchange of competing claims comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where Washington and Tehran have remained at odds over maritime security, sanctions enforcement, and the movement of vessels linked to Iranian oil exports. Recent weeks have seen increased military activity around key shipping routes, particularly near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, despite efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire.
While Iran has maintained that its forces issued warnings to American vessels, the U.S. military continues to deny that any such encounter occurred, leaving conflicting accounts of the incident as tensions persist across the region.
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