Iranian Navy reports warning shots fired at US warships in Gulf of Oman

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Published: 2026-06-05T12:19:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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The Iranian navy claims to have launched warning missiles and drones towards US warships in the Gulf of Oman. This action was reportedly in response to alleged harassment of maritime traffic and vessel seizures by the US Navy. The incident follows a recent US interception of a sanctioned vessel in the Indian Ocean, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.

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