US denies Iran fired warning shots at warships in Gulf of Oman

US Central Command said on Friday that Iranian forces did not fire warning shots at American warships in the Gulf of Oman, rejecting Tehran's claims that its navy forced US vessels to retreat toward the Indian Ocean.

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims

CENTCOM dismissed the allegations in a statement on X, labeling them "FALSE" and asserting that any attack would violate the ceasefire. "Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at U.S. Navy warships," the command said, adding that US forces continue operating freely in regional waters while enforcing the blockade against Iran.

Iranian military's account

The Iranian Army claimed earlier on Friday that its naval forces fired Qadir missiles and Shahed Danesh drones toward destroyers DDG-103 and DDG-87 in the Sea of Oman. The army's public relations office said the operation responded to US harassment and seizures of Iranian tankers, stating the move compelled American vessels to withdraw.

Strategic context

The dueling statements highlight tensions in the waterway as Washington maintains its naval presence. CENTCOM emphasized that US forces remain deployed in the region, continuing enforcement operations while rejecting suggestions that vessels retreated toward the Indian Ocean.