Iran’s navy fired warning shots at two US guided-missile destroyers in the Gulf of Oman after the vessels allegedly ignored radio warnings and continued approaching the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, reported on June 5, immediately reignited fears about the stability of the narrow waterway through which a massive share of global oil shipments flows daily.
Iranian sources identified the US vessels as the USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and USS Mason (DDG-87). Tehran claims its forces deployed Qadir missiles and Shahid Dana strike drones as part of the warning. CENTCOM, the US Central Command, denied that any attack or firing occurred against its naval assets.
What happened in the Gulf of Oman
According to Iranian state media, the two American destroyers approached the Strait of Hormuz despite repeated radio warnings from Iranian naval forces. When the ships continued their approach, Iran says it responded with warning shots, citing both missile systems and drones as part of the response.
Iranian media outlets released videos purportedly showing the warning shots being fired. The footage has circulated widely but has not been independently verified.
