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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

US CENTCOM Denies Reports of Iranian Warning Shots Against US Vessels in Gulf of Oman

Jun 05, 2026 09:36 AM CT Gulf of Oman US military, Iran, Gulf of Oman, ceasefire, maritime security, denial

Summary

US Central Command (CENTCOM) officially denied allegations that Iranian military forces fired warning shots at American warships in the Gulf of Oman. The denial emphasizes that such an act would constitute a gross violation of the current ceasefire, indicating US efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain stability in the maritime domain.

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US denies claim that Iran fired at American vessels The US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement on X denying the claim that the Iranian military had fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman. "Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire. U.S. forces continue to opera...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

CENTCOM denied claims of Iranian aggression, stating that firing on US vessels would violate the ceasefire.

Iran NEUTRAL

Allegedly fired warning shots at US warships, a claim denied by US officials.

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